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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.38, 8,867.98 and 2,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.38, 8,867.98 and 2,014.88 is: 3,022.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.38 : 8,867.98 = 2,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.38/8,867.98 = 2,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.38x = 8,867.98 × 2,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.38x = 17,867,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867,873.72/5,911.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.62

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