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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.84, 8,867.64 and 2,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.84, 8,867.64 and 2,015.28 is: 3,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.84 : 8,867.64 = 2,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.84/8,867.64 = 2,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.84x = 8,867.64 × 2,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.84x = 17,870,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870,777.54/5,910.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.39

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