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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.01, 8,713.68 and 2,890.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.01, 8,713.68 and 2,890.96 is: 4,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.01 : 8,713.68 = 2,890.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.01/8,713.68 = 2,890.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.01x = 8,713.68 × 2,890.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.01x = 25,190,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,900.33/5,811.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.03

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