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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.93, 8,855.88 and 2,007.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.93, 8,855.88 and 2,007.37 is: 3,011.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.93 : 8,855.88 = 2,007.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.93/8,855.88 = 2,007.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.93x = 8,855.88 × 2,007.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.93x = 17,777,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,777,027.84/5,902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.56

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