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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,914.62, 8,872.34 and 2,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,914.62, 8,872.34 and 2,021.76 is: 3,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,914.62 : 8,872.34 = 2,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,914.62/8,872.34 = 2,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,914.62x = 8,872.34 × 2,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,914.62x = 17,937,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937,732.01/5,914.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.78

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