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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.97, 8,873.15 and 2,217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.97, 8,873.15 and 2,217.18 is: 3,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.97 : 8,873.15 = 2,217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.97/8,873.15 = 2,217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.97x = 8,873.15 × 2,217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.97x = 19,673,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673,381.81/5,916.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.91

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