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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913, 8,871.12 and 2,450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913, 8,871.12 and 2,450.25 is: 3,676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913 : 8,871.12 = 2,450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913/8,871.12 = 2,450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913x = 8,871.12 × 2,450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913x = 21,736,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736,461.78/5,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.05

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