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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.76, 8,867.31 and 2,016.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.76, 8,867.31 and 2,016.25 is: 3,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.76 : 8,867.31 = 2,016.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.76/8,867.31 = 2,016.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.76x = 8,867.31 × 2,016.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.76x = 17,878,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878,713.79/5,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.75

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