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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.38, 8,709.46 and 2,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.38, 8,709.46 and 2,107.20 is: 3,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.38 : 8,709.46 = 2,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.38/8,709.46 = 2,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.38x = 8,709.46 × 2,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.38x = 18,352,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352,574.11/5,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.76

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