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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,914.60, 8,872.98 and 2,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,914.60, 8,872.98 and 2,020.12 is: 3,030.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,914.60 : 8,872.98 = 2,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,914.60/8,872.98 = 2,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,914.60x = 8,872.98 × 2,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,914.60x = 17,924,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924,484.36/5,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.55

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