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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.36, 8,850.99 and 2,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.36, 8,850.99 and 2,388.70 is: 3,583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.36 : 8,850.99 = 2,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.36/8,850.99 = 2,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.36x = 8,850.99 × 2,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.36x = 21,142,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142,379.83/5,900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.24

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