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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.20, 8,864.06 and 2,211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.20, 8,864.06 and 2,211.06 is: 3,316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.20 : 8,864.06 = 2,211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.20/8,864.06 = 2,211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.20x = 8,864.06 × 2,211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.20x = 19,598,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,968.50/5,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.69

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