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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.64, 8,857.26 and 2,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.64, 8,857.26 and 2,008.44 is: 3,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.64 : 8,857.26 = 2,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.64/8,857.26 = 2,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.64x = 8,857.26 × 2,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.64x = 17,789,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,789,275.27/5,903.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.27

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