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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.87, 8,707.97 and 2,108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.87, 8,707.97 and 2,108.84 is: 3,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.87 : 8,707.97 = 2,108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.87/8,707.97 = 2,108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.87x = 8,707.97 × 2,108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.87x = 18,363,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363,677.19/5,804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.50

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