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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.56, 8,860.12 and 2,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.56, 8,860.12 and 2,009.84 is: 3,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.56 : 8,860.12 = 2,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.56/8,860.12 = 2,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.56x = 8,860.12 × 2,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.56x = 17,807,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,423.58/5,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.34

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