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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.01, 8,850.08 and 2,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.01, 8,850.08 and 2,004.72 is: 3,007.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.01 : 8,850.08 = 2,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.01/8,850.08 = 2,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.01x = 8,850.08 × 2,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.01x = 17,741,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,741,932.38/5,900.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.10

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