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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.93, 8,840.51 and 2,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.93, 8,840.51 and 2,933.33 is: 4,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.93 : 8,840.51 = 2,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.93/8,840.51 = 2,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.93x = 8,840.51 × 2,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.93x = 25,932,096.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,932,096.33/5,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.29

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