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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.25, 8,805.24 and 2,580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.25, 8,805.24 and 2,580.93 is: 3,872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.25 : 8,805.24 = 2,580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.25/8,805.24 = 2,580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.25x = 8,805.24 × 2,580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.25x = 22,725,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725,708.07/5,868.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.66

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