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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.90, 8,867.46 and 2,215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.90, 8,867.46 and 2,215.38 is: 3,320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.90 : 8,867.46 = 2,215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.90/8,867.46 = 2,215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.90x = 8,867.46 × 2,215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.90x = 19,644,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644,793.53/5,916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.12

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