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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.05, 8,851.55 and 2,204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.05, 8,851.55 and 2,204.21 is: 3,306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.05 : 8,851.55 = 2,204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.05/8,851.55 = 2,204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.05x = 8,851.55 × 2,204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.05x = 19,510,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,510,675.03/5,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.31

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