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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.94, 8,876.31 and 2,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.94, 8,876.31 and 2,994.28 is: 4,494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.94 : 8,876.31 = 2,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.94/8,876.31 = 2,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.94x = 8,876.31 × 2,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.94x = 26,578,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,578,157.51/5,913.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.15

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