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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.42, 8,702.67 and 2,682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.42, 8,702.67 and 2,682.68 is: 4,022.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.42 : 8,702.67 = 2,682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.42/8,702.67 = 2,682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.42x = 8,702.67 × 2,682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.42x = 23,346,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,346,478.76/5,804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.19

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