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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.64, 8,862.93 and 2,398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.64, 8,862.93 and 2,398.59 is: 3,597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.64 : 8,862.93 = 2,398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.64/8,862.93 = 2,398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.64x = 8,862.93 × 2,398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.64x = 21,258,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258,535.27/5,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.88

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