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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.65, 8,855.49 and 2,008.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.65, 8,855.49 and 2,008.06 is: 3,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.65 : 8,855.49 = 2,008.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.65/8,855.49 = 2,008.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.65x = 8,855.49 × 2,008.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.65x = 17,782,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,355.25/5,903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.10

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