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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.97, 8,846.83 and 2,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.97, 8,846.83 and 2,202.72 is: 3,302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.97 : 8,846.83 = 2,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.97/8,846.83 = 2,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.97x = 8,846.83 × 2,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.97x = 19,487,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487,089.38/5,900.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.35

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