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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.66, 8,758.11 and 2,139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.66, 8,758.11 and 2,139.03 is: 3,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.66 : 8,758.11 = 2,139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.66/8,758.11 = 2,139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.66x = 8,758.11 × 2,139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.66x = 18,733,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,733,860.03/5,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.24

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