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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.38, 8,849.15 and 2,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.38, 8,849.15 and 2,004.09 is: 3,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.38 : 8,849.15 = 2,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.38/8,849.15 = 2,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.38x = 8,849.15 × 2,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.38x = 17,734,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,483.00/5,899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.16

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