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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.67, 8,851.53 and 2,006.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.67, 8,851.53 and 2,006.35 is: 3,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.67 : 8,851.53 = 2,006.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.67/8,851.53 = 2,006.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.67x = 8,851.53 × 2,006.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.67x = 17,759,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759,267.22/5,904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.66

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