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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.57, 8,708.76 and 1,910.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.57, 8,708.76 and 1,910.01 is: 2,865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.57 : 8,708.76 = 1,910.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.57/8,708.76 = 1,910.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.57x = 8,708.76 × 1,910.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.57x = 16,633,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633,818.69/5,805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.15

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