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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.97, 8,834.82 and 1,729.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.97, 8,834.82 and 1,729.29 is: 2,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.97 : 8,834.82 = 1,729.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.97/8,834.82 = 1,729.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.97x = 8,834.82 × 1,729.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.97x = 15,277,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277,965.88/5,888.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.34

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