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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,875.22, 8,811.93 and 1,926.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,875.22, 8,811.93 and 1,926.89 is: 2,890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,875.22 : 8,811.93 = 1,926.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,875.22/8,811.93 = 1,926.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,875.22x = 8,811.93 × 1,926.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,875.22x = 16,979,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979,575.74/5,875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.03

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