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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.69, 8,848.66 and 2,973.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.69, 8,848.66 and 2,973.79 is: 4,461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.69 : 8,848.66 = 2,973.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.69/8,848.66 = 2,973.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.69x = 8,848.66 × 2,973.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.69x = 26,314,056.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314,056.62/5,897.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.76

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