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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.45, 8,851.56 and 2,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.45, 8,851.56 and 2,005.76 is: 3,008.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.45 : 8,851.56 = 2,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.45/8,851.56 = 2,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.45x = 8,851.56 × 2,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.45x = 17,754,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,754,060.73/5,901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.42

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