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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.76, 8,802.95 and 1,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.76, 8,802.95 and 1,708.10 is: 2,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.76 : 8,802.95 = 1,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.76/8,802.95 = 1,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.76x = 8,802.95 × 1,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.76x = 15,036,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,318.90/5,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.53

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