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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.03, 8,905.87 and 2,657.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.03, 8,905.87 and 2,657.43 is: 3,982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.03 : 8,905.87 = 2,657.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.03/8,905.87 = 2,657.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.03x = 8,905.87 × 2,657.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.03x = 23,666,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,666,761.96/5,942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.94

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