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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.53, 8,708.33 and 2,298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.53, 8,708.33 and 2,298.11 is: 3,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.53 : 8,708.33 = 2,298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.53/8,708.33 = 2,298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.53x = 8,708.33 × 2,298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.53x = 20,012,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012,700.26/5,809.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.81

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