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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.70, 8,836.98 and 1,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.70, 8,836.98 and 1,996.14 is: 2,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.70 : 8,836.98 = 1,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.70/8,836.98 = 1,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.70x = 8,836.98 × 1,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.70x = 17,639,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639,849.26/5,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.02

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