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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.08, 8,862.40 and 2,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.08, 8,862.40 and 2,013.44 is: 3,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.08 : 8,862.40 = 2,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.08/8,862.40 = 2,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.08x = 8,862.40 × 2,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.08x = 17,843,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843,910.66/5,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.23

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