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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.67, 8,843.13 and 2,199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.67, 8,843.13 and 2,199.17 is: 3,295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.67 : 8,843.13 = 2,199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.67/8,843.13 = 2,199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.67x = 8,843.13 × 2,199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.67x = 19,447,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447,501.99/5,900.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.81

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