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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.97, 8,854.20 and 2,979.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.97, 8,854.20 and 2,979.09 is: 4,465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.97 : 8,854.20 = 2,979.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.97/8,854.20 = 2,979.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.97x = 8,854.20 × 2,979.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.97x = 26,377,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377,458.68/5,906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.48

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