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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.13, 8,859.70 and 2,208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.13, 8,859.70 and 2,208.37 is: 3,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.13 : 8,859.70 = 2,208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.13/8,859.70 = 2,208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.13x = 8,859.70 × 2,208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.13x = 19,565,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,565,495.69/5,907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.18

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