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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.22, 8,716.13 and 2,112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.22, 8,716.13 and 2,112.03 is: 3,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.22 : 8,716.13 = 2,112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.22/8,716.13 = 2,112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.22x = 8,716.13 × 2,112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.22x = 18,408,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,408,717.48/5,810.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.33

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