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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.28, 8,859.42 and 2,443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.28, 8,859.42 and 2,443.56 is: 3,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.28 : 8,859.42 = 2,443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.28/8,859.42 = 2,443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.28x = 8,859.42 × 2,443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.28x = 21,648,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,648,524.34/5,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.34

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