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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.32, 8,851.30 and 2,203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.32, 8,851.30 and 2,203.68 is: 3,305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.32 : 8,851.30 = 2,203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.32/8,851.30 = 2,203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.32x = 8,851.30 × 2,203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.32x = 19,505,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,505,432.78/5,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.27

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