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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.66, 8,870.49 and 2,834.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.66, 8,870.49 and 2,834.94 is: 4,252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.66 : 8,870.49 = 2,834.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.66/8,870.49 = 2,834.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.66x = 8,870.49 × 2,834.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.66x = 25,147,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147,306.92/5,913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.41

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