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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,896.48, 8,831.76 and 2,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,896.48, 8,831.76 and 2,812 is: 4,211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,896.48 : 8,831.76 = 2,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,896.48/8,831.76 = 2,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,896.48x = 8,831.76 × 2,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,896.48x = 24,834,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834,909.12/5,896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.82

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