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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.84, 8,856.72 and 2,981.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.84, 8,856.72 and 2,981.21 is: 4,474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.84 : 8,856.72 = 2,981.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.84/8,856.72 = 2,981.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.84x = 8,856.72 × 2,981.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.84x = 26,403,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403,742.23/5,900.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.57

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