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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.17, 8,855.31 and 2,008.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.17, 8,855.31 and 2,008.87 is: 3,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.17 : 8,855.31 = 2,008.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.17/8,855.31 = 2,008.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.17x = 8,855.31 × 2,008.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.17x = 17,789,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,789,166.60/5,907.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.45

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