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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.71, 8,708.67 and 1,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.71, 8,708.67 and 1,423.20 is: 2,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.71 : 8,708.67 = 1,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.71/8,708.67 = 1,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.71x = 8,708.67 × 1,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.71x = 12,394,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,394,179.14/5,805.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.83

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