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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.29, 8,851.85 and 2,391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.29, 8,851.85 and 2,391.27 is: 3,586.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.29 : 8,851.85 = 2,391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.29/8,851.85 = 2,391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.29x = 8,851.85 × 2,391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.29x = 21,167,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167,127.17/5,901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.87

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