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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.26, 8,859.96 and 2,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.26, 8,859.96 and 2,982.70 is: 4,474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.26 : 8,859.96 = 2,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.26/8,859.96 = 2,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.26x = 8,859.96 × 2,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.26x = 26,426,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,602.69/5,906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.34

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