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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.19, 8,869.20 and 2,015.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.19, 8,869.20 and 2,015.69 is: 3,023.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.19 : 8,869.20 = 2,015.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.19/8,869.20 = 2,015.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.19x = 8,869.20 × 2,015.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.19x = 17,877,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877,535.58/5,912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.84

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