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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.99, 8,837.61 and 1,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.99, 8,837.61 and 1,996.48 is: 2,994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.99 : 8,837.61 = 1,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.99/8,837.61 = 1,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.99x = 8,837.61 × 1,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.99x = 17,644,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,644,111.61/5,892.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.08

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