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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.70, 8,377.43 and 1,889.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.70, 8,377.43 and 1,889.93 is: 2,833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.70 : 8,377.43 = 1,889.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.70/8,377.43 = 1,889.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.70x = 8,377.43 × 1,889.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.70x = 15,832,767.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832,767.77/5,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.00

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