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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.56, 8,711.04 and 2,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.56, 8,711.04 and 2,344.08 is: 3,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.56 : 8,711.04 = 2,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.56/8,711.04 = 2,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.56x = 8,711.04 × 2,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.56x = 20,419,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,419,374.64/5,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.60

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