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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.43, 8,864.94 and 2,210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.43, 8,864.94 and 2,210.79 is: 3,316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.43 : 8,864.94 = 2,210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.43/8,864.94 = 2,210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.43x = 8,864.94 × 2,210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.43x = 19,598,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,520.70/5,909.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.48

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