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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,915.52, 8,872.32 and 2,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,915.52, 8,872.32 and 2,019.84 is: 3,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,915.52 : 8,872.32 = 2,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,915.52/8,872.32 = 2,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,915.52x = 8,872.32 × 2,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,915.52x = 17,920,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,920,666.83/5,915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.43

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