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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.44, 8,869.58 and 2,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.44, 8,869.58 and 2,015.94 is: 3,024.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.44 : 8,869.58 = 2,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.44/8,869.58 = 2,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.44x = 8,869.58 × 2,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.44x = 17,880,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,880,508.85/5,912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.22

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