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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.81, 8,707.84 and 2,110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.81, 8,707.84 and 2,110.14 is: 3,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.81 : 8,707.84 = 2,110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.81/8,707.84 = 2,110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.81x = 8,707.84 × 2,110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.81x = 18,374,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,374,761.50/5,808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.26

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