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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.03, 8,713.45 and 2,300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.03, 8,713.45 and 2,300.90 is: 3,450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.03 : 8,713.45 = 2,300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.03/8,713.45 = 2,300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.03x = 8,713.45 × 2,300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.03x = 20,048,736.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048,736.41/5,811.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.12

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