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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.95, 8,858.93 and 2,784.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.95, 8,858.93 and 2,784.93 is: 4,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.95 : 8,858.93 = 2,784.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.95/8,858.93 = 2,784.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.95x = 8,858.93 × 2,784.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.95x = 24,671,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671,486.00/5,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.40

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