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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.73, 8,833.08 and 1,995.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.73, 8,833.08 and 1,995.87 is: 2,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.73 : 8,833.08 = 1,995.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.73/8,833.08 = 1,995.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.73x = 8,833.08 × 1,995.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.73x = 17,629,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,629,679.38/5,888.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.80

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