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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.76, 8,711.64 and 1,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.76, 8,711.64 and 1,913.28 is: 2,869.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.76 : 8,711.64 = 1,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.76/8,711.64 = 1,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.76x = 8,711.64 × 1,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.76x = 16,667,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667,806.58/5,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.92

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