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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.08, 8,858.76 and 2,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.08, 8,858.76 and 2,009.76 is: 3,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.08 : 8,858.76 = 2,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.08/8,858.76 = 2,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.08x = 8,858.76 × 2,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.08x = 17,803,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803,981.50/5,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.03

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