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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.40, 8,843.73 and 2,608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.40, 8,843.73 and 2,608.26 is: 3,911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.40 : 8,843.73 = 2,608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.40/8,843.73 = 2,608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.40x = 8,843.73 × 2,608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.40x = 23,066,747.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,066,747.21/5,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.34

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