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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.48, 8,851.50 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.48, 8,851.50 and 2,436 is: 3,655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.48 : 8,851.50 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.48/8,851.50 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.48x = 8,851.50 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.48x = 21,562,254
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,562,254/5,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.56

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