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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.60, 8,699.70 and 4,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.60, 8,699.70 and 4,046.60 is: 6,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.60 : 8,699.70 = 4,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.60/8,699.70 = 4,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.60x = 8,699.70 × 4,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.60x = 35,204,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,204,206.02/5,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.75

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