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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.27, 8,862.72 and 2,209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.27, 8,862.72 and 2,209.87 is: 3,315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.27 : 8,862.72 = 2,209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.27/8,862.72 = 2,209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.27x = 8,862.72 × 2,209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.27x = 19,585,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585,459.05/5,907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.48

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