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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.96, 8,870.40 and 2,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.96, 8,870.40 and 2,018.13 is: 3,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.96 : 8,870.40 = 2,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.96/8,870.40 = 2,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.96x = 8,870.40 × 2,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.96x = 17,901,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,620.35/5,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.01

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