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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.96, 8,855.46 and 2,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.96, 8,855.46 and 2,982.24 is: 4,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.96 : 8,855.46 = 2,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.96/8,855.46 = 2,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.96x = 8,855.46 × 2,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.96x = 26,409,107.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,107.03/5,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.09

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