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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.88, 8,853.78 and 2,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.88, 8,853.78 and 2,007.36 is: 3,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.88 : 8,853.78 = 2,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.88/8,853.78 = 2,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.88x = 8,853.78 × 2,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.88x = 17,772,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772,723.82/5,903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.35

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