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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.48, 8,708.94 and 2,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.48, 8,708.94 and 2,109.08 is: 3,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.48 : 8,708.94 = 2,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.48/8,708.94 = 2,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.48x = 8,708.94 × 2,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.48x = 18,367,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,367,851.18/5,807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.79

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