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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.68, 8,710.20 and 1,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.68, 8,710.20 and 1,424.12 is: 2,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.68 : 8,710.20 = 1,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.68/8,710.20 = 1,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.68x = 8,710.20 × 1,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.68x = 12,404,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,370.02/5,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.22

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