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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.74, 8,865.14 and 2,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.74, 8,865.14 and 2,015.88 is: 3,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.74 : 8,865.14 = 2,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.74/8,865.14 = 2,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.74x = 8,865.14 × 2,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.74x = 17,871,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871,058.42/5,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.51

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