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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.03, 8,852.23 and 2,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.03, 8,852.23 and 2,005.93 is: 3,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.03 : 8,852.23 = 2,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.03/8,852.23 = 2,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.03x = 8,852.23 × 2,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.03x = 17,756,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756,953.72/5,902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.62

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