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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.90, 8,853.48 and 2,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.90, 8,853.48 and 2,614.76 is: 3,921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.90 : 8,853.48 = 2,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.90/8,853.48 = 2,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.90x = 8,853.48 × 2,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.90x = 23,149,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,681.10/5,903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.09

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