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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,914.38, 8,869.74 and 2,017.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,914.38, 8,869.74 and 2,017.89 is: 3,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,914.38 : 8,869.74 = 2,017.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,914.38/8,869.74 = 2,017.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,914.38x = 8,869.74 × 2,017.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,914.38x = 17,898,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898,159.65/5,914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.21

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