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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.43, 8,838.99 and 2,193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.43, 8,838.99 and 2,193.96 is: 3,291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.43 : 8,838.99 = 2,193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.43/8,838.99 = 2,193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.43x = 8,838.99 × 2,193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.43x = 19,392,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392,390.50/5,891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.63

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