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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.93, 8,854.94 and 2,617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.93, 8,854.94 and 2,617.32 is: 3,926.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.93 : 8,854.94 = 2,617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.93/8,854.94 = 2,617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.93x = 8,854.94 × 2,617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.93x = 23,176,251.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176,251.31/5,901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.89

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