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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.34, 8,863.48 and 2,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.34, 8,863.48 and 2,985.70 is: 4,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.34 : 8,863.48 = 2,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.34/8,863.48 = 2,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.34x = 8,863.48 × 2,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.34x = 26,463,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463,692.24/5,905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.32

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