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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.63, 8,867.46 and 2,212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.63, 8,867.46 and 2,212.91 is: 3,319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.63 : 8,867.46 = 2,212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.63/8,867.46 = 2,212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.63x = 8,867.46 × 2,212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.63x = 19,622,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622,890.91/5,910.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.93

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