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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.80, 8,860.68 and 2,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.80, 8,860.68 and 2,011.44 is: 3,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.80 : 8,860.68 = 2,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.80/8,860.68 = 2,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.80x = 8,860.68 × 2,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.80x = 17,822,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,822,726.18/5,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.30

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