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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.30, 8,862.42 and 2,209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.30, 8,862.42 and 2,209.58 is: 3,314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.30 : 8,862.42 = 2,209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.30/8,862.42 = 2,209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.30x = 8,862.42 × 2,209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.30x = 19,582,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582,225.98/5,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.36

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