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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.20, 8,850.69 and 2,614.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.20, 8,850.69 and 2,614.51 is: 3,919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.20 : 8,850.69 = 2,614.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.20/8,850.69 = 2,614.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.20x = 8,850.69 × 2,614.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.20x = 23,140,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140,217.51/5,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.94

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