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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.20, 8,858.09 and 2,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.20, 8,858.09 and 2,010.02 is: 3,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.20 : 8,858.09 = 2,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.20/8,858.09 = 2,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.20x = 8,858.09 × 2,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.20x = 17,804,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,804,898.80/5,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.10

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