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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.26, 8,864.06 and 2,210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.26, 8,864.06 and 2,210.78 is: 3,316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.26 : 8,864.06 = 2,210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.26/8,864.06 = 2,210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.26x = 8,864.06 × 2,210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.26x = 19,596,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,596,486.57/5,909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.23

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