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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.57, 8,865.86 and 2,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.57, 8,865.86 and 2,014.88 is: 3,022.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.57 : 8,865.86 = 2,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.57/8,865.86 = 2,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.57x = 8,865.86 × 2,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.57x = 17,863,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,589.59/5,910.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.31

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