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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.51, 8,847.55 and 2,002.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.51, 8,847.55 and 2,002.95 is: 3,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.51 : 8,847.55 = 2,002.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.51/8,847.55 = 2,002.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.51x = 8,847.55 × 2,002.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.51x = 17,721,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,721,200.27/5,898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.35

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