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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.56, 8,716.97 and 2,112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.56, 8,716.97 and 2,112.73 is: 3,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.56 : 8,716.97 = 2,112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.56/8,716.97 = 2,112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.56x = 8,716.97 × 2,112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.56x = 18,416,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416,604.03/5,810.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.51

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