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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.27, 8,851.67 and 2,390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.27, 8,851.67 and 2,390.24 is: 3,585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.27 : 8,851.67 = 2,390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.27/8,851.67 = 2,390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.27x = 8,851.67 × 2,390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.27x = 21,157,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157,559.49/5,900.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.87

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