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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.65, 8,849.48 and 1,517.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.65, 8,849.48 and 1,517.09 is: 2,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.65 : 8,849.48 = 1,517.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.65/8,849.48 = 1,517.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.65x = 8,849.48 × 1,517.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.65x = 13,425,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425,405.78/5,899.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.63

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