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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.88, 8,682.48 and 2,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.88, 8,682.48 and 2,865.30 is: 4,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.88 : 8,682.48 = 2,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.88/8,682.48 = 2,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.88x = 8,682.48 × 2,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.88x = 24,877,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877,909.94/5,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.34

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