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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.92, 8,865.12 and 2,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.92, 8,865.12 and 2,014.36 is: 3,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.92 : 8,865.12 = 2,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.92/8,865.12 = 2,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.92x = 8,865.12 × 2,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.92x = 17,857,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857,543.12/5,909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.62

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