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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.98, 8,837.17 and 2,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.98, 8,837.17 and 2,382.32 is: 3,572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.98 : 8,837.17 = 2,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.98/8,837.17 = 2,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.98x = 8,837.17 × 2,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.98x = 21,052,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,982.97/5,892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.56

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