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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.51, 8,847.76 and 2,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.51, 8,847.76 and 2,002.82 is: 3,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.51 : 8,847.76 = 2,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.51/8,847.76 = 2,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.51x = 8,847.76 × 2,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.51x = 17,720,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720,426.44/5,898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.22

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