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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.53, 8,706.72 and 2,842.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.53, 8,706.72 and 2,842.02 is: 4,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.53 : 8,706.72 = 2,842.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.53/8,706.72 = 2,842.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.53x = 8,706.72 × 2,842.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.53x = 24,744,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,744,672.37/5,812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.13

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