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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.28, 8,713.54 and 3,141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.28, 8,713.54 and 3,141.39 is: 4,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.28 : 8,713.54 = 3,141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.28/8,713.54 = 3,141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.28x = 8,713.54 × 3,141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.28x = 27,372,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,627.42/5,810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.07

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