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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.87, 8,705.79 and 2,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.87, 8,705.79 and 2,341.12 is: 3,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.87 : 8,705.79 = 2,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.87/8,705.79 = 2,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.87x = 8,705.79 × 2,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.87x = 20,381,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381,299.08/5,803.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.67

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