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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.72, 8,862.56 and 2,985.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.72, 8,862.56 and 2,985.07 is: 4,480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.72 : 8,862.56 = 2,985.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.72/8,862.56 = 2,985.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.72x = 8,862.56 × 2,985.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.72x = 26,455,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455,361.98/5,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.38

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