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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.72, 8,855.60 and 2,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.72, 8,855.60 and 2,008.13 is: 3,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.72 : 8,855.60 = 2,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.72/8,855.60 = 2,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.72x = 8,855.60 × 2,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.72x = 17,783,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,783,141.71/5,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.19

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