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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.74, 8,713.11 and 2,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.74, 8,713.11 and 2,110.28 is: 3,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.74 : 8,713.11 = 2,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.74/8,713.11 = 2,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.74x = 8,713.11 × 2,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.74x = 18,387,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,387,101.77/5,808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.42

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