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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.59, 8,832.89 and 1,995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.59, 8,832.89 and 1,995.73 is: 2,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.59 : 8,832.89 = 1,995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.59/8,832.89 = 1,995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.59x = 8,832.89 × 1,995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.59x = 17,628,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,628,063.56/5,888.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.60

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