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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.58, 8,864.64 and 2,210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.58, 8,864.64 and 2,210.85 is: 3,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.58 : 8,864.64 = 2,210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.58/8,864.64 = 2,210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.58x = 8,864.64 × 2,210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.58x = 19,598,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,389.34/5,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.38

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