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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.43, 8,847.81 and 2,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.43, 8,847.81 and 2,002.14 is: 3,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.43 : 8,847.81 = 2,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.43/8,847.81 = 2,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.43x = 8,847.81 × 2,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.43x = 17,714,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,714,554.31/5,897.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.78

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