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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.04, 8,687.94 and 2,505.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.04, 8,687.94 and 2,505.81 is: 3,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.04 : 8,687.94 = 2,505.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.04/8,687.94 = 2,505.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.04x = 8,687.94 × 2,505.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.04x = 21,770,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770,326.93/5,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.72

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