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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907, 8,861.34 and 2,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907, 8,861.34 and 2,010.36 is: 3,015.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907 : 8,861.34 = 2,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907/8,861.34 = 2,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907x = 8,861.34 × 2,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907x = 17,814,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814,483.48/5,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.83

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