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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.06, 8,706.90 and 1,908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.06, 8,706.90 and 1,908.50 is: 2,862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.06 : 8,706.90 = 1,908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.06/8,706.90 = 1,908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.06x = 8,706.90 × 1,908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.06x = 16,617,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617,118.65/5,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.52

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