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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.42, 8,853.64 and 2,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.42, 8,853.64 and 2,007.14 is: 3,010.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.42 : 8,853.64 = 2,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.42/8,853.64 = 2,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.42x = 8,853.64 × 2,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.42x = 17,770,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770,494.99/5,902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.71

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