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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.46, 8,711.64 and 2,520.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.46, 8,711.64 and 2,520.18 is: 3,782.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.46 : 8,711.64 = 2,520.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.46/8,711.64 = 2,520.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.46x = 8,711.64 × 2,520.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.46x = 21,954,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954,900.90/5,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.42

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