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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.53, 8,859.78 and 2,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.53, 8,859.78 and 2,010.94 is: 3,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.53 : 8,859.78 = 2,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.53/8,859.78 = 2,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.53x = 8,859.78 × 2,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.53x = 17,816,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,816,471.38/5,906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.40

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