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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.82, 8,862.69 and 2,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.82, 8,862.69 and 2,985.16 is: 4,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.82 : 8,862.69 = 2,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.82/8,862.69 = 2,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.82x = 8,862.69 × 2,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.82x = 26,456,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456,547.68/5,904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.50

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