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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.17, 8,856.81 and 2,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.17, 8,856.81 and 2,009.88 is: 3,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.17 : 8,856.81 = 2,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.17/8,856.81 = 2,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.17x = 8,856.81 × 2,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.17x = 17,801,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,125.28/5,908.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.97

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