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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.91, 8,708.47 and 2,473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.91, 8,708.47 and 2,473.09 is: 3,710.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.91 : 8,708.47 = 2,473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.91/8,708.47 = 2,473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.91x = 8,708.47 × 2,473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.91x = 21,536,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536,830.07/5,804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.11

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