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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.64, 8,705.36 and 1,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.64, 8,705.36 and 1,907.04 is: 2,860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.64 : 8,705.36 = 1,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.64/8,705.36 = 1,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.64x = 8,705.36 × 1,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.64x = 16,601,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601,469.73/5,804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.03

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