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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.64, 8,853.48 and 2,436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.64, 8,853.48 and 2,436.86 is: 3,656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.64 : 8,853.48 = 2,436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.64/8,853.48 = 2,436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.64x = 8,853.48 × 2,436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.64x = 21,574,691.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,574,691.27/5,899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.95

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