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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.59, 8,836.61 and 2,193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.59, 8,836.61 and 2,193.98 is: 3,290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.59 : 8,836.61 = 2,193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.59/8,836.61 = 2,193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.59x = 8,836.61 × 2,193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.59x = 19,387,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,387,290.45/5,892.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.11

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