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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,893.68, 8,840.34 and 1,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,893.68, 8,840.34 and 1,998.12 is: 2,997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,893.68 : 8,840.34 = 1,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,893.68/8,840.34 = 1,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,893.68x = 8,840.34 × 1,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,893.68x = 17,664,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,060.16/5,893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.12

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