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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.11, 8,851.68 and 2,613.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.11, 8,851.68 and 2,613.32 is: 3,919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.11 : 8,851.68 = 2,613.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.11/8,851.68 = 2,613.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.11x = 8,851.68 × 2,613.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.11x = 23,132,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132,272.38/5,901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.99

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