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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.86, 8,861.66 and 2,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.86, 8,861.66 and 2,011.26 is: 3,017.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.86 : 8,861.66 = 2,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.86/8,861.66 = 2,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.86x = 8,861.66 × 2,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.86x = 17,823,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,102.29/5,906.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.36

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