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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.94, 8,804.17 and 1,709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.94, 8,804.17 and 1,709.56 is: 2,563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.94 : 8,804.17 = 1,709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.94/8,804.17 = 1,709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.94x = 8,804.17 × 1,709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.94x = 15,051,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,256.87/5,870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.69

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