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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.62, 8,705.46 and 2,882.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.62, 8,705.46 and 2,882.66 is: 4,321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.62 : 8,705.46 = 2,882.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.62/8,705.46 = 2,882.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.62x = 8,705.46 × 2,882.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.62x = 25,094,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,094,881.32/5,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.77

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