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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.70, 8,786.97 and 2,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.70, 8,786.97 and 2,568.66 is: 3,854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.70 : 8,786.97 = 2,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.70/8,786.97 = 2,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.70x = 8,786.97 × 2,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.70x = 22,570,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,738.36/5,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.49

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