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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.71, 8,713.88 and 2,110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.71, 8,713.88 and 2,110.52 is: 3,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.71 : 8,713.88 = 2,110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.71/8,713.88 = 2,110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.71x = 8,713.88 × 2,110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.71x = 18,390,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,390,837.16/5,808.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.08

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