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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,895.53, 8,845.73 and 2,388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,895.53, 8,845.73 and 2,388.02 is: 3,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,895.53 : 8,845.73 = 2,388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,895.53/8,845.73 = 2,388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,895.53x = 8,845.73 × 2,388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,895.53x = 21,123,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,723.99/5,895.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.01

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