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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.08, 8,859.18 and 2,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.08, 8,859.18 and 2,010.40 is: 3,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.08 : 8,859.18 = 2,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.08/8,859.18 = 2,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.08x = 8,859.18 × 2,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.08x = 17,810,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,810,495.47/5,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.62

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