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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.03, 8,686.76 and 5,285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.03, 8,686.76 and 5,285.23 is: 7,910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.03 : 8,686.76 = 5,285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.03/8,686.76 = 5,285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.03x = 8,686.76 × 5,285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.03x = 45,911,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,911,476.41/5,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.27

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