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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.81, 8,805.53 and 2,406.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.81, 8,805.53 and 2,406.25 is: 3,609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.81 : 8,805.53 = 2,406.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.81/8,805.53 = 2,406.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.81x = 8,805.53 × 2,406.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.81x = 21,188,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188,306.56/5,869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.71

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