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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.88, 8,804.67 and 2,580.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.88, 8,804.67 and 2,580.54 is: 3,872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.88 : 8,804.67 = 2,580.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.88/8,804.67 = 2,580.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.88x = 8,804.67 × 2,580.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.88x = 22,720,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720,803.12/5,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.06

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