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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.98, 8,803.28 and 2,704.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.98, 8,803.28 and 2,704.99 is: 4,056.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.98 : 8,803.28 = 2,704.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.98/8,803.28 = 2,704.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.98x = 8,803.28 × 2,704.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.98x = 23,812,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812,770.84/5,870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.01

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