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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.96, 8,860.44 and 2,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.96, 8,860.44 and 2,011.28 is: 3,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.96 : 8,860.44 = 2,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.96/8,860.44 = 2,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.96x = 8,860.44 × 2,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.96x = 17,820,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820,825.76/5,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.92

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