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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.94, 8,709.96 and 2,113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.94, 8,709.96 and 2,113.34 is: 3,170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.94 : 8,709.96 = 2,113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.94/8,709.96 = 2,113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.94x = 8,709.96 × 2,113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.94x = 18,407,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,407,106.87/5,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.39

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