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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.76, 8,847.42 and 3,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.76, 8,847.42 and 3,131.08 is: 4,696.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.76 : 8,847.42 = 3,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.76/8,847.42 = 3,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.76x = 8,847.42 × 3,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.76x = 27,701,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701,979.81/5,898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.24

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