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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.19, 8,851.82 and 2,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.19, 8,851.82 and 2,005.63 is: 3,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.19 : 8,851.82 = 2,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.19/8,851.82 = 2,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.19x = 8,851.82 × 2,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.19x = 17,753,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,753,443.59/5,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.45

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