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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.47, 8,850.51 and 1,951.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.47, 8,850.51 and 1,951.97 is: 2,928.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.47 : 8,850.51 = 1,951.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.47/8,850.51 = 1,951.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.47x = 8,850.51 × 1,951.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.47x = 17,275,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,885.75/5,899.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.38

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