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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.52, 8,859.37 and 2,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.52, 8,859.37 and 2,443.04 is: 3,665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.52 : 8,859.37 = 2,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.52/8,859.37 = 2,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.52x = 8,859.37 × 2,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.52x = 21,643,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643,795.28/5,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.01

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