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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.93, 8,844.66 and 3,122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.93, 8,844.66 and 3,122.55 is: 4,679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.93 : 8,844.66 = 3,122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.93/8,844.66 = 3,122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.93x = 8,844.66 × 3,122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.93x = 27,617,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,617,893.08/5,901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.47

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