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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.30, 8,868.59 and 2,213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.30, 8,868.59 and 2,213.84 is: 3,320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.30 : 8,868.59 = 2,213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.30/8,868.59 = 2,213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.30x = 8,868.59 × 2,213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.30x = 19,633,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633,639.29/5,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.81

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