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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.08, 8,846.15 and 2,975.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.08, 8,846.15 and 2,975.99 is: 4,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.08 : 8,846.15 = 2,975.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.08/8,846.15 = 2,975.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.08x = 8,846.15 × 2,975.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.08x = 26,325,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,325,994.83/5,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.22

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