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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.31, 8,865.18 and 2,212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.31, 8,865.18 and 2,212.27 is: 3,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.31 : 8,865.18 = 2,212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.31/8,865.18 = 2,212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.31x = 8,865.18 × 2,212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.31x = 19,612,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612,171.76/5,910.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.30

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