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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.26, 8,874.39 and 2,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.26, 8,874.39 and 2,020.70 is: 3,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.26 : 8,874.39 = 2,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.26/8,874.39 = 2,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.26x = 8,874.39 × 2,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.26x = 17,932,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932,435.50/5,916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.05

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