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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.58, 8,837.14 and 1,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.58, 8,837.14 and 1,995.99 is: 2,993.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.58 : 8,837.14 = 1,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.58/8,837.14 = 1,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.58x = 8,837.14 × 1,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.58x = 17,638,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,638,843.07/5,891.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.91

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