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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.46, 8,713.14 and 2,521.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.46, 8,713.14 and 2,521.18 is: 3,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.46 : 8,713.14 = 2,521.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.46/8,713.14 = 2,521.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.46x = 8,713.14 × 2,521.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.46x = 21,967,394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967,394.31/5,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.92

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