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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.02, 8,860.12 and 2,443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.02, 8,860.12 and 2,443.54 is: 3,665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.02 : 8,860.12 = 2,443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.02/8,860.12 = 2,443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.02x = 8,860.12 × 2,443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.02x = 21,650,057.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650,057.62/5,906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.76

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