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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.67, 8,862.86 and 2,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.67, 8,862.86 and 2,012.06 is: 3,018.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.67 : 8,862.86 = 2,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.67/8,862.86 = 2,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.67x = 8,862.86 × 2,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.67x = 17,832,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832,633.28/5,907.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.56

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