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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,887.94, 8,831.36 and 1,992.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,887.94, 8,831.36 and 1,992.38 is: 2,988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,887.94 : 8,831.36 = 1,992.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,887.94/8,831.36 = 1,992.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,887.94x = 8,831.36 × 1,992.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,887.94x = 17,595,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,595,425.04/5,887.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.38

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