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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.72, 8,856.54 and 2,981.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.72, 8,856.54 and 2,981.07 is: 4,474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.72 : 8,856.54 = 2,981.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.72/8,856.54 = 2,981.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.72x = 8,856.54 × 2,981.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.72x = 26,401,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,401,965.70/5,900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.37

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