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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.69, 8,858.54 and 2,979.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.69, 8,858.54 and 2,979.97 is: 4,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.69 : 8,858.54 = 2,979.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.69/8,858.54 = 2,979.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.69x = 8,858.54 × 2,979.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.69x = 26,398,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,398,183.44/5,905.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.96

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