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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.53, 8,706.51 and 2,680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.53, 8,706.51 and 2,680.58 is: 4,022.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.53 : 8,706.51 = 2,680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.53/8,706.51 = 2,680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.53x = 8,706.51 × 2,680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.53x = 23,338,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338,453.04/5,802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.12

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