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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.28, 8,708.22 and 2,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.28, 8,708.22 and 2,109.36 is: 3,163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.28 : 8,708.22 = 2,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.28/8,708.22 = 2,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.28x = 8,708.22 × 2,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.28x = 18,368,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,368,770.94/5,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.06

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