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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.21, 8,856.32 and 2,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.21, 8,856.32 and 2,008.62 is: 3,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.21 : 8,856.32 = 2,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.21/8,856.32 = 2,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.21x = 8,856.32 × 2,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.21x = 17,788,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788,971.44/5,904.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.93

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