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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.68, 8,849.73 and 2,003.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.68, 8,849.73 and 2,003.58 is: 3,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.68 : 8,849.73 = 2,003.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.68/8,849.73 = 2,003.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.68x = 8,849.73 × 2,003.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.68x = 17,731,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,731,142.03/5,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.44

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