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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.67, 8,858.43 and 2,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.67, 8,858.43 and 2,011.14 is: 3,014.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.67 : 8,858.43 = 2,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.67/8,858.43 = 2,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.67x = 8,858.43 × 2,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.67x = 17,815,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815,542.91/5,909.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.64

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