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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,889.94, 8,834.36 and 1,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,889.94, 8,834.36 and 1,994.38 is: 2,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,889.94 : 8,834.36 = 1,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,889.94/8,834.36 = 1,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,889.94x = 8,834.36 × 1,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,889.94x = 17,619,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,619,070.90/5,889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.38

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