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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.68, 8,862.42 and 2,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.68, 8,862.42 and 2,011.18 is: 3,017.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.68 : 8,862.42 = 2,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.68/8,862.42 = 2,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.68x = 8,862.42 × 2,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.68x = 17,823,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,867.49/5,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.07

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