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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.46, 8,869.95 and 2,016.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.46, 8,869.95 and 2,016.54 is: 3,025.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.46 : 8,869.95 = 2,016.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.46/8,869.95 = 2,016.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.46x = 8,869.95 × 2,016.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.46x = 17,886,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,886,608.97/5,912.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.24

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