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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.70, 8,888.94 and 5,337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.70, 8,888.94 and 5,337.50 is: 8,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.70 : 8,888.94 = 5,337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.70/8,888.94 = 5,337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.70x = 8,888.94 × 5,337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.70x = 47,444,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,444,672.81/5,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.88

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