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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.03, 8,706.29 and 2,249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.03, 8,706.29 and 2,249.81 is: 3,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.03 : 8,706.29 = 2,249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.03/8,706.29 = 2,249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.03x = 8,706.29 × 2,249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.03x = 19,587,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587,531.89/5,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.65

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