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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.74, 8,852.63 and 2,203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.74, 8,852.63 and 2,203.92 is: 3,305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.74 : 8,852.63 = 2,203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.74/8,852.63 = 2,203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.74x = 8,852.63 × 2,203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.74x = 19,510,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,510,477.29/5,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.89

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