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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.48, 8,856.06 and 2,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.48, 8,856.06 and 2,206.80 is: 3,308.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.48 : 8,856.06 = 2,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.48/8,856.06 = 2,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.48x = 8,856.06 × 2,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.48x = 19,543,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543,553.21/5,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.83

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