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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.18, 8,851.77 and 2,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.18, 8,851.77 and 2,005.50 is: 3,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.18 : 8,851.77 = 2,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.18/8,851.77 = 2,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.18x = 8,851.77 × 2,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.18x = 17,752,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752,224.74/5,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.25

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