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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.04, 8,861.73 and 2,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.04, 8,861.73 and 2,575.32 is: 3,864.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.04 : 8,861.73 = 2,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.04/8,861.73 = 2,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.04x = 8,861.73 × 2,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.04x = 22,821,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821,790.50/5,906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.14

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