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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.52, 8,703.82 and 2,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.52, 8,703.82 and 2,295.12 is: 3,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.52 : 8,703.82 = 2,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.52/8,703.82 = 2,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.52x = 8,703.82 × 2,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.52x = 19,976,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976,311.36/5,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.32

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