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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.79, 8,839.13 and 1,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.79, 8,839.13 and 1,996.23 is: 2,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.79 : 8,839.13 = 1,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.79/8,839.13 = 1,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.79x = 8,839.13 × 1,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.79x = 17,644,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,644,926.50/5,891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.83

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