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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,889.59, 8,834.39 and 1,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,889.59, 8,834.39 and 1,996.73 is: 2,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,889.59 : 8,834.39 = 1,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,889.59/8,834.39 = 1,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,889.59x = 8,834.39 × 1,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,889.59x = 17,639,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639,891.54/5,889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.10

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