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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.07, 8,855.97 and 2,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.07, 8,855.97 and 2,007.48 is: 3,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.07 : 8,855.97 = 2,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.07/8,855.97 = 2,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.07x = 8,855.97 × 2,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.07x = 17,778,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,182.66/5,903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.68

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