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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.02, 8,805.60 and 1,710.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.02, 8,805.60 and 1,710.07 is: 2,565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.02 : 8,805.60 = 1,710.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.02/8,805.60 = 1,710.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.02x = 8,805.60 × 1,710.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.02x = 15,058,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,192.39/5,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.27

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