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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.03, 8,862.96 and 2,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.03, 8,862.96 and 2,012.14 is: 3,018.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.03 : 8,862.96 = 2,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.03/8,862.96 = 2,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.03x = 8,862.96 × 2,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.03x = 17,833,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,516.33/5,908.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.52

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