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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.84, 8,706.60 and 2,882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.84, 8,706.60 and 2,882.55 is: 4,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.84 : 8,706.60 = 2,882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.84/8,706.60 = 2,882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.84x = 8,706.60 × 2,882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.84x = 25,097,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,097,209.83/5,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.75

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