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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.33, 8,863.44 and 2,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.33, 8,863.44 and 2,012.50 is: 3,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.33 : 8,863.44 = 2,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.33/8,863.44 = 2,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.33x = 8,863.44 × 2,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.33x = 17,837,673
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,673/5,908.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.07

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