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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.73, 8,851.55 and 2,389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.73, 8,851.55 and 2,389.08 is: 3,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.73 : 8,851.55 = 2,389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.73/8,851.55 = 2,389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.73x = 8,851.55 × 2,389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.73x = 21,147,049.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,147,049.13/5,900.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.80

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