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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.03, 8,868.73 and 2,016.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.03, 8,868.73 and 2,016.93 is: 3,025.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.03 : 8,868.73 = 2,016.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.03/8,868.73 = 2,016.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.03x = 8,868.73 × 2,016.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.03x = 17,887,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887,607.60/5,913.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.12

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