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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.04, 8,805.51 and 1,710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.04, 8,805.51 and 1,710.12 is: 2,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.04 : 8,805.51 = 1,710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.04/8,805.51 = 1,710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.04x = 8,805.51 × 1,710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.04x = 15,058,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,478.76/5,870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.31

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