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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.61, 8,863.47 and 2,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.61, 8,863.47 and 2,014.30 is: 3,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.61 : 8,863.47 = 2,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.61/8,863.47 = 2,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.61x = 8,863.47 × 2,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.61x = 17,853,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,853,699.71/5,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.60

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