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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,889.49, 8,834.15 and 1,729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,889.49, 8,834.15 and 1,729.34 is: 2,593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,889.49 : 8,834.15 = 1,729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,889.49/8,834.15 = 1,729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,889.49x = 8,834.15 × 1,729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,889.49x = 15,277,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277,277.53/5,889.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.99

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