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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.06, 8,838.30 and 1,996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.06, 8,838.30 and 1,996.77 is: 2,995.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.06 : 8,838.30 = 1,996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.06/8,838.30 = 1,996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.06x = 8,838.30 × 1,996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.06x = 17,648,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648,052.29/5,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.23

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