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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.66, 8,867.37 and 2,015.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.66, 8,867.37 and 2,015.07 is: 3,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.66 : 8,867.37 = 2,015.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.66/8,867.37 = 2,015.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.66x = 8,867.37 × 2,015.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.66x = 17,868,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,868,371.27/5,910.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.08

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