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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.94, 8,708.46 and 2,112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.94, 8,708.46 and 2,112.33 is: 3,168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.94 : 8,708.46 = 2,112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.94/8,708.46 = 2,112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.94x = 8,708.46 × 2,112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.94x = 18,395,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,395,141.31/5,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.88

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