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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.16, 8,713.56 and 2,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.16, 8,713.56 and 2,730.32 is: 4,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.16 : 8,713.56 = 2,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.16/8,713.56 = 2,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.16x = 8,713.56 × 2,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.16x = 23,790,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,790,807.14/5,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.51

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