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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.58, 8,846.72 and 1,738.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.58, 8,846.72 and 1,738.13 is: 2,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.58 : 8,846.72 = 1,738.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.58/8,846.72 = 1,738.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.58x = 8,846.72 × 1,738.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.58x = 15,376,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,376,749.43/5,899.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.41

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