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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.84, 8,861.34 and 2,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.84, 8,861.34 and 2,444.36 is: 3,666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.84 : 8,861.34 = 2,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.84/8,861.34 = 2,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.84x = 8,861.34 × 2,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.84x = 21,660,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660,305.04/5,906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.99

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