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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.76, 8,852.96 and 2,206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.76, 8,852.96 and 2,206.96 is: 3,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.76 : 8,852.96 = 2,206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.76/8,852.96 = 2,206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.76x = 8,852.96 × 2,206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.76x = 19,538,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,538,128.60/5,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.32

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