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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.29, 8,862.48 and 2,209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.29, 8,862.48 and 2,209.81 is: 3,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.29 : 8,862.48 = 2,209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.29/8,862.48 = 2,209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.29x = 8,862.48 × 2,209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.29x = 19,584,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,584,385.18/5,907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.29

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