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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.67, 8,853.93 and 2,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.67, 8,853.93 and 2,008.14 is: 3,010.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.67 : 8,853.93 = 2,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.67/8,853.93 = 2,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.67x = 8,853.93 × 2,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.67x = 17,779,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779,930.99/5,906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.14

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