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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.31, 8,864.95 and 2,986.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.31, 8,864.95 and 2,986.66 is: 4,482.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.31 : 8,864.95 = 2,986.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.31/8,864.95 = 2,986.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.31x = 8,864.95 × 2,986.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.31x = 26,476,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,476,591.57/5,906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.76

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