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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.02, 8,708.76 and 2,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.02, 8,708.76 and 2,682.08 is: 4,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.02 : 8,708.76 = 2,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.02/8,708.76 = 2,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.02x = 8,708.76 × 2,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.02x = 23,357,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,357,591.02/5,804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.38

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