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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.75, 8,863.64 and 2,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.75, 8,863.64 and 2,014.89 is: 3,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.75 : 8,863.64 = 2,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.75/8,863.64 = 2,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.75x = 8,863.64 × 2,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.75x = 17,859,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,859,259.60/5,907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.02

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