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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.92, 8,857.90 and 2,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.92, 8,857.90 and 2,011.56 is: 3,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.92 : 8,857.90 = 2,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.92/8,857.90 = 2,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.92x = 8,857.90 × 2,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.92x = 17,818,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,818,197.32/5,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.50

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