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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.72, 8,862.90 and 2,209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.72, 8,862.90 and 2,209.98 is: 3,315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.72 : 8,862.90 = 2,209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.72/8,862.90 = 2,209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.72x = 8,862.90 × 2,209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.72x = 19,586,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,586,843.41/5,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.47

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