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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,917.77, 8,876.64 and 2,022.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,917.77, 8,876.64 and 2,022.21 is: 3,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,917.77 : 8,876.64 = 2,022.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,917.77/8,876.64 = 2,022.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,917.77x = 8,876.64 × 2,022.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,917.77x = 17,950,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,950,430.17/5,917.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.31

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