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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,889.34, 8,832.99 and 1,729.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,889.34, 8,832.99 and 1,729.27 is: 2,593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,889.34 : 8,832.99 = 1,729.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,889.34/8,832.99 = 1,729.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,889.34x = 8,832.99 × 1,729.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,889.34x = 15,274,624.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,274,624.62/5,889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.61

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