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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.89, 8,713.51 and 2,519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.89, 8,713.51 and 2,519.98 is: 3,781.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.89 : 8,713.51 = 2,519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.89/8,713.51 = 2,519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.89x = 8,713.51 × 2,519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.89x = 21,957,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,957,842.85/5,806.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.34

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