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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.84, 8,876.67 and 2,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.84, 8,876.67 and 2,021.14 is: 3,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.84 : 8,876.67 = 2,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.84/8,876.67 = 2,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.84x = 8,876.67 × 2,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.84x = 17,940,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940,992.80/5,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.19

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