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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.43, 8,712.96 and 2,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.43, 8,712.96 and 2,477.04 is: 3,715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.43 : 8,712.96 = 2,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.43/8,712.96 = 2,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.43x = 8,712.96 × 2,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.43x = 21,582,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,582,350.44/5,809.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.06

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