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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.50, 8,716.59 and 2,730.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.50, 8,716.59 and 2,730.74 is: 4,097.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.50 : 8,716.59 = 2,730.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.50/8,716.59 = 2,730.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.50x = 8,716.59 × 2,730.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.50x = 23,802,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802,740.98/5,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.92

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