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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.03, 8,867.23 and 2,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.03, 8,867.23 and 2,015.93 is: 3,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.03 : 8,867.23 = 2,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.03/8,867.23 = 2,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.03x = 8,867.23 × 2,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.03x = 17,875,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875,714.97/5,912.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.62

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