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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.76, 8,851.68 and 2,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.76, 8,851.68 and 2,201.52 is: 3,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.76 : 8,851.68 = 2,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.76/8,851.68 = 2,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.76x = 8,851.68 × 2,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.76x = 19,487,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487,150.55/5,903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.80

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