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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.22, 8,864.81 and 2,986.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.22, 8,864.81 and 2,986.57 is: 4,482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.22 : 8,864.81 = 2,986.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.22/8,864.81 = 2,986.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.22x = 8,864.81 × 2,986.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.22x = 26,475,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,475,375.60/5,906.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.63

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