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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.05, 8,863.46 and 2,012.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.05, 8,863.46 and 2,012.46 is: 3,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.05 : 8,863.46 = 2,012.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.05/8,863.46 = 2,012.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.05x = 8,863.46 × 2,012.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.05x = 17,837,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,363.74/5,908.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.16

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