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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.58, 8,848.76 and 2,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.58, 8,848.76 and 2,003.88 is: 3,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.58 : 8,848.76 = 2,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.58/8,848.76 = 2,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.58x = 8,848.76 × 2,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.58x = 17,731,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,731,853.19/5,899.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.61

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