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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.98, 8,843.42 and 2,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.98, 8,843.42 and 2,001.26 is: 3,000.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.98 : 8,843.42 = 2,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.98/8,843.42 = 2,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.98x = 8,843.42 × 2,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.98x = 17,697,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697,982.71/5,898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.18

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