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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.64, 8,710.84 and 2,109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.64, 8,710.84 and 2,109.72 is: 3,164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.64 : 8,710.84 = 2,109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.64/8,710.84 = 2,109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.64x = 8,710.84 × 2,109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.64x = 18,377,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377,433.36/5,807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.35

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