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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.98, 8,804.77 and 2,705.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.98, 8,804.77 and 2,705.99 is: 4,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.98 : 8,804.77 = 2,705.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.98/8,804.77 = 2,705.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.98x = 8,804.77 × 2,705.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.98x = 23,825,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825,619.57/5,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.51

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