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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.03, 8,711.65 and 2,521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.03, 8,711.65 and 2,521.65 is: 3,780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.03 : 8,711.65 = 2,521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.03/8,711.65 = 2,521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.03x = 8,711.65 × 2,521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.03x = 21,967,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967,719.04/5,811.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.35

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