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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.06, 8,851.14 and 2,394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.06, 8,851.14 and 2,394.74 is: 3,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.06 : 8,851.14 = 2,394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.06/8,851.14 = 2,394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.06x = 8,851.14 × 2,394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.06x = 21,196,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,196,201.13/5,903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.72

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