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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.09, 8,860.22 and 2,443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.09, 8,860.22 and 2,443.61 is: 3,665.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.09 : 8,860.22 = 2,443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.09/8,860.22 = 2,443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.09x = 8,860.22 × 2,443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.09x = 21,650,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650,865.68/5,906.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.86

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