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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.20, 8,716.80 and 2,113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.20, 8,716.80 and 2,113.55 is: 3,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.20 : 8,716.80 = 2,113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.20/8,716.80 = 2,113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.20x = 8,716.80 × 2,113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.20x = 18,423,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423,392.64/5,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.33

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