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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.60, 8,714.70 and 2,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.60, 8,714.70 and 2,691.40 is: 4,039.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.60 : 8,714.70 = 2,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.60/8,714.70 = 2,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.60x = 8,714.70 × 2,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.60x = 23,454,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,454,743.58/5,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.32

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