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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.76, 8,864.70 and 2,013.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.76, 8,864.70 and 2,013.16 is: 3,020.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.76 : 8,864.70 = 2,013.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.76/8,864.70 = 2,013.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.76x = 8,864.70 × 2,013.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.76x = 17,846,059.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,846,059.45/5,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.27

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