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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.94, 8,706.96 and 2,111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.94, 8,706.96 and 2,111.33 is: 3,167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.94 : 8,706.96 = 2,111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.94/8,706.96 = 2,111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.94x = 8,706.96 × 2,111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.94x = 18,383,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,383,287.62/5,803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.38

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