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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.97, 8,715.89 and 2,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.97, 8,715.89 and 2,524.83 is: 3,788.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.97 : 8,715.89 = 2,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.97/8,715.89 = 2,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.97x = 8,715.89 × 2,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.97x = 22,006,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006,140.55/5,808.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.30

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