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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.28, 8,858.88 and 2,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.28, 8,858.88 and 2,010.24 is: 3,015.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.28 : 8,858.88 = 2,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.28/8,858.88 = 2,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.28x = 8,858.88 × 2,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.28x = 17,808,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,808,474.93/5,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.18

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