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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,890.14, 8,835.09 and 2,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,890.14, 8,835.09 and 2,425.02 is: 3,637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,890.14 : 8,835.09 = 2,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,890.14/8,835.09 = 2,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,890.14x = 8,835.09 × 2,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,890.14x = 21,425,269.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425,269.95/5,890.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.48

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