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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.92, 8,856.40 and 2,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.92, 8,856.40 and 2,010.56 is: 3,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.92 : 8,856.40 = 2,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.92/8,856.40 = 2,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.92x = 8,856.40 × 2,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.92x = 17,806,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806,323.58/5,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.00

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