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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.35, 8,859.26 and 2,982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.35, 8,859.26 and 2,982.47 is: 4,470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.35 : 8,859.26 = 2,982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.35/8,859.26 = 2,982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.35x = 8,859.26 × 2,982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.35x = 26,422,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422,440.33/5,910.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.54

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