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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.03, 8,707.58 and 2,297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.03, 8,707.58 and 2,297.61 is: 3,444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.03 : 8,707.58 = 2,297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.03/8,707.58 = 2,297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.03x = 8,707.58 × 2,297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.03x = 20,006,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006,622.88/5,809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.06

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