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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.15, 8,851.68 and 2,391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.15, 8,851.68 and 2,391.11 is: 3,586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.15 : 8,851.68 = 2,391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.15/8,851.68 = 2,391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.15x = 8,851.68 × 2,391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.15x = 21,165,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165,296.31/5,901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.64

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