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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.68, 8,712.42 and 2,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.68, 8,712.42 and 2,344.84 is: 3,517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.68 : 8,712.42 = 2,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.68/8,712.42 = 2,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.68x = 8,712.42 × 2,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.68x = 20,429,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429,230.91/5,807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.62

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