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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.21, 8,873.78 and 2,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.21, 8,873.78 and 2,020.38 is: 3,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.21 : 8,873.78 = 2,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.21/8,873.78 = 2,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.21x = 8,873.78 × 2,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.21x = 17,928,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,928,397.53/5,916.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.39

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