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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.32, 8,870.89 and 2,016.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.32, 8,870.89 and 2,016.81 is: 3,025.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.32 : 8,870.89 = 2,016.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.32/8,870.89 = 2,016.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.32x = 8,870.89 × 2,016.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.32x = 17,890,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,890,899.66/5,913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.53

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