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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.38, 8,803.92 and 2,580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.38, 8,803.92 and 2,580.04 is: 3,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.38 : 8,803.92 = 2,580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.38/8,803.92 = 2,580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.38x = 8,803.92 × 2,580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.38x = 22,714,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714,465.76/5,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.31

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