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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.81, 8,807.03 and 2,407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.81, 8,807.03 and 2,407.25 is: 3,611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.81 : 8,807.03 = 2,407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.81/8,807.03 = 2,407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.81x = 8,807.03 × 2,407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.81x = 21,200,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,200,722.97/5,870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.21

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