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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.38, 8,859.97 and 3,436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.38, 8,859.97 and 3,436.99 is: 5,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.38 : 8,859.97 = 3,436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.38/8,859.97 = 3,436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.38x = 8,859.97 × 3,436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.38x = 30,451,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451,610.44/5,900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.96

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