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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.98, 8,871.75 and 2,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.98, 8,871.75 and 2,023.26 is: 3,031.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.98 : 8,871.75 = 2,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.98/8,871.75 = 2,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.98x = 8,871.75 × 2,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.98x = 17,949,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,949,856.91/5,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.57

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