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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.09, 8,711.62 and 2,343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.09, 8,711.62 and 2,343.29 is: 3,513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.09 : 8,711.62 = 2,343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.09/8,711.62 = 2,343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.09x = 8,711.62 × 2,343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.09x = 20,413,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,413,802.61/5,810.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.51

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