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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.72, 8,806.12 and 1,710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.72, 8,806.12 and 1,710.84 is: 2,565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.72 : 8,806.12 = 1,710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.72/8,806.12 = 1,710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.72x = 8,806.12 × 1,710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.72x = 15,065,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,862.34/5,871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.83

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