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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.42, 8,802.54 and 2,907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.42, 8,802.54 and 2,907.82 is: 4,359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.42 : 8,802.54 = 2,907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.42/8,802.54 = 2,907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.42x = 8,802.54 × 2,907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.42x = 25,596,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,596,201.86/5,871.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.46

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