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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.33, 8,711.72 and 2,107.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.33, 8,711.72 and 2,107.23 is: 3,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.33 : 8,711.72 = 2,107.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.33/8,711.72 = 2,107.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.33x = 8,711.72 × 2,107.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.33x = 18,357,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357,597.74/5,805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.20

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