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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.68, 8,682.30 and 2,666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.68, 8,682.30 and 2,666.12 is: 3,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.68 : 8,682.30 = 2,666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.68/8,682.30 = 2,666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.68x = 8,682.30 × 2,666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.68x = 23,148,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148,053.68/5,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.09

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