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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.34, 8,838.52 and 1,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.34, 8,838.52 and 1,996.44 is: 2,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.34 : 8,838.52 = 1,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.34/8,838.52 = 1,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.34x = 8,838.52 × 1,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.34x = 17,645,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645,574.87/5,892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.66

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