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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.49, 8,864.64 and 2,013.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.49, 8,864.64 and 2,013.39 is: 3,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.49 : 8,864.64 = 2,013.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.49/8,864.64 = 2,013.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.49x = 8,864.64 × 2,013.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.49x = 17,847,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847,977.53/5,909.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.22

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