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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.01, 8,708.61 and 2,519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.01, 8,708.61 and 2,519.62 is: 3,777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.01 : 8,708.61 = 2,519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.01/8,708.61 = 2,519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.01x = 8,708.61 × 2,519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.01x = 21,942,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942,398.81/5,809.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.31

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