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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.88, 8,853.12 and 2,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.88, 8,853.12 and 2,008.16 is: 3,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.88 : 8,853.12 = 2,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.88/8,853.12 = 2,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.88x = 8,853.12 × 2,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.88x = 17,778,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,481.46/5,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.30

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