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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.06, 8,862.09 and 2,210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.06, 8,862.09 and 2,210.68 is: 3,316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.06 : 8,862.09 = 2,210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.06/8,862.09 = 2,210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.06x = 8,862.09 × 2,210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.06x = 19,591,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591,245.12/5,908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.02

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