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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.53, 8,852.37 and 1,518.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.53, 8,852.37 and 1,518.87 is: 2,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.53 : 8,852.37 = 1,518.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.53/8,852.37 = 1,518.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.53x = 8,852.37 × 1,518.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.53x = 13,445,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,445,599.22/5,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.32

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