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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.02, 8,687.94 and 2,505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.02, 8,687.94 and 2,505.82 is: 3,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.02 : 8,687.94 = 2,505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.02/8,687.94 = 2,505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.02x = 8,687.94 × 2,505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.02x = 21,770,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770,413.81/5,795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.75

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