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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.66, 8,853.09 and 2,436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.66, 8,853.09 and 2,436.46 is: 3,656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.66 : 8,853.09 = 2,436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.66/8,853.09 = 2,436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.66x = 8,853.09 × 2,436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.66x = 21,570,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,570,199.66/5,899.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.18

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