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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.37, 8,711.79 and 2,111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.37, 8,711.79 and 2,111.34 is: 3,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.37 : 8,711.79 = 2,111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.37/8,711.79 = 2,111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.37x = 8,711.79 × 2,111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.37x = 18,393,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393,550.70/5,807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.28

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