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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.31, 8,863.68 and 2,211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.31, 8,863.68 and 2,211.27 is: 3,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.31 : 8,863.68 = 2,211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.31/8,863.68 = 2,211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.31x = 8,863.68 × 2,211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.31x = 19,599,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,599,989.67/5,909.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.80

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