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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.38, 8,846.07 and 2,775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.38, 8,846.07 and 2,775.51 is: 4,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.38 : 8,846.07 = 2,775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.38/8,846.07 = 2,775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.38x = 8,846.07 × 2,775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.38x = 24,552,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552,355.75/5,902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.74

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