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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.18, 8,854.78 and 2,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.18, 8,854.78 and 2,007.50 is: 3,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.18 : 8,854.78 = 2,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.18/8,854.78 = 2,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.18x = 8,854.78 × 2,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.18x = 17,775,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775,970.85/5,903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.25

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