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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.61, 8,861.97 and 2,013.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.61, 8,861.97 and 2,013.30 is: 3,018.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.61 : 8,861.97 = 2,013.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.61/8,861.97 = 2,013.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.61x = 8,861.97 × 2,013.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.61x = 17,841,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,841,816.29/5,911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.10

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