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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.84, 8,870.64 and 2,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.84, 8,870.64 and 2,017.28 is: 3,026.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.84 : 8,870.64 = 2,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.84/8,870.64 = 2,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.84x = 8,870.64 × 2,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.84x = 17,894,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,894,564.66/5,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.39

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