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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.12, 8,869.80 and 2,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.12, 8,869.80 and 2,017.10 is: 3,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.12 : 8,869.80 = 2,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.12/8,869.80 = 2,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.12x = 8,869.80 × 2,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.12x = 17,891,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891,273.58/5,912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.20

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