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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.07, 8,847.51 and 2,612.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.07, 8,847.51 and 2,612.37 is: 3,916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.07 : 8,847.51 = 2,612.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.07/8,847.51 = 2,612.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.07x = 8,847.51 × 2,612.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.07x = 23,112,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112,969.70/5,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.74

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