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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.72, 8,852.34 and 2,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.72, 8,852.34 and 2,005.08 is: 3,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.72 : 8,852.34 = 2,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.72/8,852.34 = 2,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.72x = 8,852.34 × 2,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.72x = 17,749,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,749,649.89/5,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.54

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