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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.44, 8,796.12 and 1,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.44, 8,796.12 and 1,705.54 is: 2,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.44 : 8,796.12 = 1,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.44/8,796.12 = 1,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.44x = 8,796.12 × 1,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.44x = 15,002,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,002,134.50/5,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.15

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