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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.61, 8,850.93 and 2,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.61, 8,850.93 and 2,612.82 is: 3,919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.61 : 8,850.93 = 2,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.61/8,850.93 = 2,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.61x = 8,850.93 × 2,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.61x = 23,125,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,125,886.92/5,900.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.24

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