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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.92, 8,707.33 and 2,518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.92, 8,707.33 and 2,518.25 is: 3,776.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.92 : 8,707.33 = 2,518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.92/8,707.33 = 2,518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.92x = 8,707.33 × 2,518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.92x = 21,927,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,927,193.38/5,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.69

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