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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.72, 8,871.78 and 2,215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.72, 8,871.78 and 2,215.88 is: 3,324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.72 : 8,871.78 = 2,215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.72/8,871.78 = 2,215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.72x = 8,871.78 × 2,215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.72x = 19,658,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658,799.87/5,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.27

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