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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.49, 8,711.56 and 2,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.49, 8,711.56 and 2,476.10 is: 3,713.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.49 : 8,711.56 = 2,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.49/8,711.56 = 2,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.49x = 8,711.56 × 2,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.49x = 21,570,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,570,718.59/5,808.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.65

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