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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.71, 8,711.35 and 1,910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.71, 8,711.35 and 1,910.88 is: 2,866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.71 : 8,711.35 = 1,910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.71/8,711.35 = 1,910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.71x = 8,711.35 × 1,910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.71x = 16,646,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646,339.71/5,806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.74

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