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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.28, 8,709.30 and 2,686.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.28, 8,709.30 and 2,686.59 is: 4,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.28 : 8,709.30 = 2,686.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.28/8,709.30 = 2,686.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.28x = 8,709.30 × 2,686.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.28x = 23,398,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,398,318.29/5,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.22

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