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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.52, 8,862.09 and 2,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.52, 8,862.09 and 2,011.42 is: 3,017.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.52 : 8,862.09 = 2,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.52/8,862.09 = 2,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.52x = 8,862.09 × 2,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.52x = 17,825,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,825,385.07/5,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.41

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