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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.15, 8,805.61 and 1,709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.15, 8,805.61 and 1,709.41 is: 2,564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.15 : 8,805.61 = 1,709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.15/8,805.61 = 1,709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.15x = 8,805.61 × 1,709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.15x = 15,052,406.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,406.81/5,869.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.66

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