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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.91, 8,713.82 and 2,109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.91, 8,713.82 and 2,109.43 is: 3,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.91 : 8,713.82 = 2,109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.91/8,713.82 = 2,109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.91x = 8,713.82 × 2,109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.91x = 18,381,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,381,149.75/5,806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.40

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