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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.26, 8,713.66 and 2,110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.26, 8,713.66 and 2,110.38 is: 3,166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.26 : 8,713.66 = 2,110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.26/8,713.66 = 2,110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.26x = 8,713.66 × 2,110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.26x = 18,389,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389,133.79/5,808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.03

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