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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.51, 8,858.57 and 2,207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.51, 8,858.57 and 2,207.03 is: 3,309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.51 : 8,858.57 = 2,207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.51/8,858.57 = 2,207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.51x = 8,858.57 × 2,207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.51x = 19,551,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551,074.42/5,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.53

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