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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.16, 8,851.98 and 2,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.16, 8,851.98 and 2,205.30 is: 3,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.16 : 8,851.98 = 2,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.16/8,851.98 = 2,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.16x = 8,851.98 × 2,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.16x = 19,521,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,521,271.49/5,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.92

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