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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.89, 8,699.77 and 2,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.89, 8,699.77 and 2,340.25 is: 3,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.89 : 8,699.77 = 2,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.89/8,699.77 = 2,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.89x = 8,699.77 × 2,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.89x = 20,359,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,359,636.74/5,804.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.33

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