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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.64, 8,869.77 and 2,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.64, 8,869.77 and 2,016 is: 3,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.64 : 8,869.77 = 2,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.64/8,869.77 = 2,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.64x = 8,869.77 × 2,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.64x = 17,881,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881,456.32/5,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.28

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