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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.89, 8,853.30 and 2,007.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.89, 8,853.30 and 2,007.63 is: 3,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.89 : 8,853.30 = 2,007.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.89/8,853.30 = 2,007.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.89x = 8,853.30 × 2,007.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.89x = 17,774,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774,150.68/5,905.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.56

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