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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.36, 8,866.58 and 2,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.36, 8,866.58 and 2,215.08 is: 3,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.36 : 8,866.58 = 2,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.36/8,866.58 = 2,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.36x = 8,866.58 × 2,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.36x = 19,640,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,640,184.03/5,910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.01

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