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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.94, 8,720.46 and 2,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.94, 8,720.46 and 2,120.36 is: 3,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.94 : 8,720.46 = 2,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.94/8,720.46 = 2,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.94x = 8,720.46 × 2,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.94x = 18,490,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,490,470.96/5,812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.91

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