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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,837.89, 8,758.28 and 1,942.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,837.89, 8,758.28 and 1,942.33 is: 2,913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,837.89 : 8,758.28 = 1,942.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,837.89/8,758.28 = 1,942.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,837.89x = 8,758.28 × 1,942.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,837.89x = 17,011,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011,469.99/5,837.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.98

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