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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908, 8,862.84 and 2,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908, 8,862.84 and 2,011.36 is: 3,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908 : 8,862.84 = 2,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908/8,862.84 = 2,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908x = 8,862.84 × 2,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908x = 17,826,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826,361.86/5,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.33

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