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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.18, 8,847.47 and 2,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.18, 8,847.47 and 2,002.08 is: 3,003.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.18 : 8,847.47 = 2,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.18/8,847.47 = 2,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.18x = 8,847.47 × 2,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.18x = 17,713,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,713,380.92/5,898.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.19

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