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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.36, 8,863.58 and 2,213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.36, 8,863.58 and 2,213.08 is: 3,320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.36 : 8,863.58 = 2,213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.36/8,863.58 = 2,213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.36x = 8,863.58 × 2,213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.36x = 19,615,811.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615,811.63/5,908.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.01

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