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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.31, 8,701.32 and 2,516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.31, 8,701.32 and 2,516.28 is: 3,772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.31 : 8,701.32 = 2,516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.31/8,701.32 = 2,516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.31x = 8,701.32 × 2,516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.31x = 21,894,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,894,983.24/5,804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.20

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