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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.46, 8,714.64 and 2,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.46, 8,714.64 and 2,522.18 is: 3,785.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.46 : 8,714.64 = 2,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.46/8,714.64 = 2,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.46x = 8,714.64 × 2,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.46x = 21,979,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979,890.72/5,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.42

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