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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.12, 8,802.77 and 1,708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.12, 8,802.77 and 1,708.28 is: 2,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.12 : 8,802.77 = 1,708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.12/8,802.77 = 1,708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.12x = 8,802.77 × 1,708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.12x = 15,037,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037,543.38/5,869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.15

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