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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.44, 8,862.66 and 2,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.44, 8,862.66 and 2,982.72 is: 4,474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.44 : 8,862.66 = 2,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.44/8,862.66 = 2,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.44x = 8,862.66 × 2,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.44x = 26,434,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434,833.24/5,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.08

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