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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.30, 8,712.45 and 2,525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.30, 8,712.45 and 2,525.10 is: 3,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.30 : 8,712.45 = 2,525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.30/8,712.45 = 2,525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.30x = 8,712.45 × 2,525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.30x = 21,999,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,807.50/5,808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.65

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