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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.38, 8,838.04 and 2,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.38, 8,838.04 and 2,731.99 is: 4,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.38 : 8,838.04 = 2,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.38/8,838.04 = 2,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.38x = 8,838.04 × 2,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.38x = 24,145,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145,407.97/5,891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.43

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