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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.76, 8,849.16 and 2,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.76, 8,849.16 and 2,388.62 is: 3,583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.76 : 8,849.16 = 2,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.76/8,849.16 = 2,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.76x = 8,849.16 × 2,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.76x = 21,137,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,137,280.56/5,898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.34

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