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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.82, 8,867.73 and 2,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.82, 8,867.73 and 2,016.13 is: 3,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.82 : 8,867.73 = 2,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.82/8,867.73 = 2,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.82x = 8,867.73 × 2,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.82x = 17,878,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878,452.15/5,911.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.19

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