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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.79, 8,854.01 and 2,008.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.79, 8,854.01 and 2,008.11 is: 3,011.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.79 : 8,854.01 = 2,008.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.79/8,854.01 = 2,008.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.79x = 8,854.01 × 2,008.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.79x = 17,779,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779,815.98/5,903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.59

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