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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.85, 8,707.28 and 2,107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.85, 8,707.28 and 2,107.07 is: 3,160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.85 : 8,707.28 = 2,107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.85/8,707.28 = 2,107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.85x = 8,707.28 × 2,107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.85x = 18,346,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346,837.93/5,804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.61

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