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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.15, 8,837.93 and 1,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.15, 8,837.93 and 1,996.59 is: 2,994.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.15 : 8,837.93 = 1,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.15/8,837.93 = 1,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.15x = 8,837.93 × 1,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.15x = 17,645,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645,712.68/5,892.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.78

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