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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.60, 8,686.80 and 5,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.60, 8,686.80 and 5,287.20 is: 7,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.60 : 8,686.80 = 5,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.60/8,686.80 = 5,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.60x = 8,686.80 × 5,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.60x = 45,928,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,928,848.96/5,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.13

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