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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.93, 8,854.38 and 2,006.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.93, 8,854.38 and 2,006.37 is: 3,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.93 : 8,854.38 = 2,006.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.93/8,854.38 = 2,006.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.93x = 8,854.38 × 2,006.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.93x = 17,765,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,765,162.40/5,901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.06

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