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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.04, 8,865.28 and 2,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.04, 8,865.28 and 2,013.96 is: 3,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.04 : 8,865.28 = 2,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.04/8,865.28 = 2,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.04x = 8,865.28 × 2,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.04x = 17,854,319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854,319.31/5,910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.01

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