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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.10, 8,863.65 and 2,446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.10, 8,863.65 and 2,446.35 is: 3,669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.10 : 8,863.65 = 2,446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.10/8,863.65 = 2,446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.10x = 8,863.65 × 2,446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.10x = 21,683,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,683,590.18/5,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.53

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