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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.05, 8,864.96 and 2,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.05, 8,864.96 and 2,013.46 is: 3,020.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.05 : 8,864.96 = 2,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.05/8,864.96 = 2,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.05x = 8,864.96 × 2,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.05x = 17,849,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,849,242.36/5,909.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.66

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