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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.66, 8,706.98 and 2,106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.66, 8,706.98 and 2,106.87 is: 3,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.66 : 8,706.98 = 2,106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.66/8,706.98 = 2,106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.66x = 8,706.98 × 2,106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.66x = 18,344,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344,486.19/5,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.30

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