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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.66, 8,851.59 and 2,435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.66, 8,851.59 and 2,435.46 is: 3,654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.66 : 8,851.59 = 2,435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.66/8,851.59 = 2,435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.66x = 8,851.59 × 2,435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.66x = 21,557,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,557,693.38/5,898.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.68

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