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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.08, 8,863.68 and 2,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.08, 8,863.68 and 2,013.40 is: 3,020.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.08 : 8,863.68 = 2,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.08/8,863.68 = 2,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.08x = 8,863.68 × 2,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.08x = 17,846,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,846,133.31/5,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.12

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