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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.46, 8,856.09 and 2,205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.46, 8,856.09 and 2,205.18 is: 3,308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.46 : 8,856.09 = 2,205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.46/8,856.09 = 2,205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.46x = 8,856.09 × 2,205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.46x = 19,529,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,529,272.55/5,903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.11

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