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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.84, 8,863.50 and 2,211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.84, 8,863.50 and 2,211.62 is: 3,318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.84 : 8,863.50 = 2,211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.84/8,863.50 = 2,211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.84x = 8,863.50 × 2,211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.84x = 19,602,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602,693.87/5,906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.64

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