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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.16, 8,850.17 and 2,390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.16, 8,850.17 and 2,390.14 is: 3,585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.16 : 8,850.17 = 2,390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.16/8,850.17 = 2,390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.16x = 8,850.17 × 2,390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.16x = 21,153,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,153,145.56/5,900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.18

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