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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.55, 8,831.84 and 1,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.55, 8,831.84 and 1,993.23 is: 2,987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.55 : 8,831.84 = 1,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.55/8,831.84 = 1,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.55x = 8,831.84 × 1,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.55x = 17,603,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,603,878.48/5,891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.99

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