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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.03, 8,850.45 and 2,390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.03, 8,850.45 and 2,390.13 is: 3,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.03 : 8,850.45 = 2,390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.03/8,850.45 = 2,390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.03x = 8,850.45 × 2,390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.03x = 21,153,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,153,726.06/5,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.75

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