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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.60, 8,725.56 and 2,117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.60, 8,725.56 and 2,117.08 is: 3,176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.60 : 8,725.56 = 2,117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.60/8,725.56 = 2,117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.60x = 8,725.56 × 2,117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.60x = 18,472,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,472,708.56/5,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.95

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