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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.82, 8,853.18 and 2,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.82, 8,853.18 and 2,007.46 is: 3,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.82 : 8,853.18 = 2,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.82/8,853.18 = 2,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.82x = 8,853.18 × 2,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.82x = 17,772,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772,404.72/5,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.30

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