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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.16, 8,869.43 and 2,213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.16, 8,869.43 and 2,213.67 is: 3,321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.16 : 8,869.43 = 2,213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.16/8,869.43 = 2,213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.16x = 8,869.43 × 2,213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.16x = 19,633,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633,980.04/5,911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.51

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