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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.49, 8,861.91 and 2,745.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.49, 8,861.91 and 2,745.39 is: 4,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.49 : 8,861.91 = 2,745.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.49/8,861.91 = 2,745.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.49x = 8,861.91 × 2,745.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.49x = 24,329,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329,399.09/5,906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.10

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