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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.98, 8,854.13 and 1,742.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.98, 8,854.13 and 1,742.09 is: 2,613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.98 : 8,854.13 = 1,742.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.98/8,854.13 = 1,742.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.98x = 8,854.13 × 1,742.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.98x = 15,424,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,424,651.42/5,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.47

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