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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.05, 8,867.02 and 2,213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.05, 8,867.02 and 2,213.87 is: 3,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.05 : 8,867.02 = 2,213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.05/8,867.02 = 2,213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.05x = 8,867.02 × 2,213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.05x = 19,630,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630,418.50/5,909.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.10

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