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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.33, 8,855.03 and 2,393.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.33, 8,855.03 and 2,393.41 is: 3,590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.33 : 8,855.03 = 2,393.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.33/8,855.03 = 2,393.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.33x = 8,855.03 × 2,393.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.33x = 21,193,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193,717.35/5,903.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.13

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