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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.44, 8,872.84 and 2,019.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.44, 8,872.84 and 2,019.94 is: 3,029.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.44 : 8,872.84 = 2,019.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.44/8,872.84 = 2,019.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.44x = 8,872.84 × 2,019.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.44x = 17,922,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,584.77/5,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.28

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