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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.54, 8,856.03 and 2,394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.54, 8,856.03 and 2,394.67 is: 3,591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.54 : 8,856.03 = 2,394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.54/8,856.03 = 2,394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.54x = 8,856.03 × 2,394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.54x = 21,207,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207,269.36/5,905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.08

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