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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.56, 8,807.33 and 2,406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.56, 8,807.33 and 2,406.38 is: 3,609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.56 : 8,807.33 = 2,406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.56/8,807.33 = 2,406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.56x = 8,807.33 × 2,406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.56x = 21,193,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193,744.74/5,871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.56

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