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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.67, 8,851.01 and 2,005.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.67, 8,851.01 and 2,005.11 is: 3,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.67 : 8,851.01 = 2,005.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.67/8,851.01 = 2,005.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.67x = 8,851.01 × 2,005.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.67x = 17,747,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,747,238.64/5,900.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.67

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