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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.78, 8,857.17 and 2,442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.78, 8,857.17 and 2,442.06 is: 3,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.78 : 8,857.17 = 2,442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.78/8,857.17 = 2,442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.78x = 8,857.17 × 2,442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.78x = 21,629,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629,740.57/5,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.09

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