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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.54, 8,802.81 and 2,581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.54, 8,802.81 and 2,581.65 is: 3,872.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.54 : 8,802.81 = 2,581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.54/8,802.81 = 2,581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.54x = 8,802.81 × 2,581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.54x = 22,725,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725,774.44/5,868.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.48

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