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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.83, 8,708.73 and 2,296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.83, 8,708.73 and 2,296.91 is: 3,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.83 : 8,708.73 = 2,296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.83/8,708.73 = 2,296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.83x = 8,708.73 × 2,296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.83x = 20,003,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,169.02/5,805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.36

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