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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.21, 8,860.40 and 2,443.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.21, 8,860.40 and 2,443.73 is: 3,666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.21 : 8,860.40 = 2,443.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.21/8,860.40 = 2,443.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.21x = 8,860.40 × 2,443.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.21x = 21,652,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,652,425.29/5,906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.04

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