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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.30, 8,857.44 and 2,981.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.30, 8,857.44 and 2,981.66 is: 4,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.30 : 8,857.44 = 2,981.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.30/8,857.44 = 2,981.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.30x = 8,857.44 × 2,981.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.30x = 26,409,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,874.55/5,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.26

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