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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.71, 8,852.79 and 2,203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.71, 8,852.79 and 2,203.55 is: 3,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.71 : 8,852.79 = 2,203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.71/8,852.79 = 2,203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.71x = 8,852.79 × 2,203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.71x = 19,507,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507,612.40/5,901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.42

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