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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.41, 8,852.72 and 2,436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.41, 8,852.72 and 2,436.21 is: 3,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.41 : 8,852.72 = 2,436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.41/8,852.72 = 2,436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.41x = 8,852.72 × 2,436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.41x = 21,567,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,567,072.81/5,899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.80

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