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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.77, 8,710.16 and 2,343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.77, 8,710.16 and 2,343.21 is: 3,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.77 : 8,710.16 = 2,343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.77/8,710.16 = 2,343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.77x = 8,710.16 × 2,343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.77x = 20,409,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409,722.30/5,806.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.82

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