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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.28, 8,854.11 and 2,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.28, 8,854.11 and 2,007.18 is: 3,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.28 : 8,854.11 = 2,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.28/8,854.11 = 2,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.28x = 8,854.11 × 2,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.28x = 17,771,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771,792.51/5,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.49

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