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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.67, 8,853.03 and 2,007.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.67, 8,853.03 and 2,007.35 is: 3,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.67 : 8,853.03 = 2,007.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.67/8,853.03 = 2,007.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.67x = 8,853.03 × 2,007.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.67x = 17,771,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771,129.77/5,905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.16

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