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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.58, 8,711.36 and 1,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.58, 8,711.36 and 1,425 is: 2,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.58 : 8,711.36 = 1,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.58/8,711.36 = 1,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.58x = 8,711.36 × 1,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.58x = 12,413,688
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413,688/5,807.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.50

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