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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.52, 8,705.32 and 2,296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.52, 8,705.32 and 2,296.12 is: 3,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.52 : 8,705.32 = 2,296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.52/8,705.32 = 2,296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.52x = 8,705.32 × 2,296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.52x = 19,988,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,988,459.36/5,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.82

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