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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.41, 8,863.11 and 1,525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.41, 8,863.11 and 1,525.95 is: 2,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.41 : 8,863.11 = 1,525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.41/8,863.11 = 1,525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.41x = 8,863.11 × 1,525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.41x = 13,524,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,524,662.70/5,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.05

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