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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.14, 8,854.58 and 2,006.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.14, 8,854.58 and 2,006.54 is: 3,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.14 : 8,854.58 = 2,006.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.14/8,854.58 = 2,006.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.14x = 8,854.58 × 2,006.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.14x = 17,767,068.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,767,068.95/5,902.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.28

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