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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.72, 8,835.38 and 2,599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.72, 8,835.38 and 2,599.48 is: 3,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.72 : 8,835.38 = 2,599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.72/8,835.38 = 2,599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.72x = 8,835.38 × 2,599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.72x = 22,967,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967,393.60/5,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.24

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