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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.42, 8,846.66 and 2,003.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.42, 8,846.66 and 2,003.09 is: 3,002.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.42 : 8,846.66 = 2,003.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.42/8,846.66 = 2,003.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.42x = 8,846.66 × 2,003.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.42x = 17,720,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720,683.30/5,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.78

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