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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.58, 8,863.19 and 2,398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.58, 8,863.19 and 2,398.07 is: 3,597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.58 : 8,863.19 = 2,398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.58/8,863.19 = 2,398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.58x = 8,863.19 × 2,398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.58x = 21,254,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254,569.20/5,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.24

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