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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.34, 8,867.25 and 2,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.34, 8,867.25 and 2,214.12 is: 3,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.34 : 8,867.25 = 2,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.34/8,867.25 = 2,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.34x = 8,867.25 × 2,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.34x = 19,633,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633,155.57/5,909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.39

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