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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.49, 8,807.76 and 3,676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.49, 8,807.76 and 3,676.62 is: 5,516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.49 : 8,807.76 = 3,676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.49/8,807.76 = 3,676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.49x = 8,807.76 × 3,676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.49x = 32,382,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382,786.57/5,870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.20

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