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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.54, 8,854.53 and 2,393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.54, 8,854.53 and 2,393.67 is: 3,589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.54 : 8,854.53 = 2,393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.54/8,854.53 = 2,393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.54x = 8,854.53 × 2,393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.54x = 21,194,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,194,822.83/5,904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.58

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