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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.93, 8,852.29 and 3,125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.93, 8,852.29 and 3,125.66 is: 4,688.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.93 : 8,852.29 = 3,125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.93/8,852.29 = 3,125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.93x = 8,852.29 × 3,125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.93x = 27,669,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669,196.69/5,901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.16

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