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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,893.94, 8,842.64 and 2,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,893.94, 8,842.64 and 2,382.13 is: 3,573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,893.94 : 8,842.64 = 2,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,893.94/8,842.64 = 2,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,893.94x = 8,842.64 × 2,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,893.94x = 21,064,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,318.02/5,893.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.89

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