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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.96, 8,858.94 and 2,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.96, 8,858.94 and 2,010.70 is: 3,016.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.96 : 8,858.94 = 2,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.96/8,858.94 = 2,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.96x = 8,858.94 × 2,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.96x = 17,812,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812,670.66/5,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.05

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