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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.92, 8,865.40 and 2,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.92, 8,865.40 and 2,016.56 is: 3,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.92 : 8,865.40 = 2,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.92/8,865.40 = 2,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.92x = 8,865.40 × 2,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.92x = 17,877,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877,611.02/5,911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.99

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