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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.16, 8,851.67 and 2,391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.16, 8,851.67 and 2,391.14 is: 3,586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.16 : 8,851.67 = 2,391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.16/8,851.67 = 2,391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.16x = 8,851.67 × 2,391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.16x = 21,165,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165,582.20/5,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.68

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