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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.21, 8,861.90 and 2,444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.21, 8,861.90 and 2,444.73 is: 3,667.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.21 : 8,861.90 = 2,444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.21/8,861.90 = 2,444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.21x = 8,861.90 × 2,444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.21x = 21,664,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664,952.79/5,907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.54

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