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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.76, 8,861.96 and 2,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.76, 8,861.96 and 2,212.96 is: 3,317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.76 : 8,861.96 = 2,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.76/8,861.96 = 2,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.76x = 8,861.96 × 2,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.76x = 19,611,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,611,163.00/5,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.31

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