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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.16, 8,862.90 and 2,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.16, 8,862.90 and 2,011.96 is: 3,018.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.16 : 8,862.90 = 2,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.16/8,862.90 = 2,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.16x = 8,862.90 × 2,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.16x = 17,831,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,831,800.28/5,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.68

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