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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.67, 8,874.38 and 2,215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.67, 8,874.38 and 2,215.93 is: 3,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.67 : 8,874.38 = 2,215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.67/8,874.38 = 2,215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.67x = 8,874.38 × 2,215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.67x = 19,665,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,004.87/5,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.35

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