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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.77, 8,803.40 and 2,403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.77, 8,803.40 and 2,403.75 is: 3,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.77 : 8,803.40 = 2,403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.77/8,803.40 = 2,403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.77x = 8,803.40 × 2,403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.77x = 21,161,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161,172.75/5,866.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.95

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