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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.88, 8,058.62 and 2,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.88, 8,058.62 and 2,907.04 is: 4,360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.88 : 8,058.62 = 2,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.88/8,058.62 = 2,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.88x = 8,058.62 × 2,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.88x = 23,426,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,730.68/5,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.99

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