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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.63, 8,805.80 and 2,581.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.63, 8,805.80 and 2,581.31 is: 3,873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.63 : 8,805.80 = 2,581.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.63/8,805.80 = 2,581.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.63x = 8,805.80 × 2,581.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.63x = 22,730,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,730,442.66/5,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.21

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