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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,887.44, 8,830.62 and 1,991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,887.44, 8,830.62 and 1,991.88 is: 2,987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,887.44 : 8,830.62 = 1,991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,887.44/8,830.62 = 1,991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,887.44x = 8,830.62 × 1,991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,887.44x = 17,589,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,589,535.37/5,887.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.64

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