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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.80, 8,854.75 and 2,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.80, 8,854.75 and 2,617.20 is: 3,926.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.80 : 8,854.75 = 2,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.80/8,854.75 = 2,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.80x = 8,854.75 × 2,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.80x = 23,174,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,174,651.70/5,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.71

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