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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.42, 8,855.69 and 2,009.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.42, 8,855.69 and 2,009.12 is: 3,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.42 : 8,855.69 = 2,009.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.42/8,855.69 = 2,009.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.42x = 8,855.69 × 2,009.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.42x = 17,792,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,792,089.57/5,907.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.82

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