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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.46, 8,869.65 and 2,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.46, 8,869.65 and 2,017.63 is: 3,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.46 : 8,869.65 = 2,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.46/8,869.65 = 2,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.46x = 8,869.65 × 2,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.46x = 17,895,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895,671.93/5,913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.26

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