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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.03, 8,861.46 and 2,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.03, 8,861.46 and 2,011.14 is: 3,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.03 : 8,861.46 = 2,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.03/8,861.46 = 2,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.03x = 8,861.46 × 2,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.03x = 17,821,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,636.66/5,907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.02

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