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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.52, 8,884.56 and 2,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.52, 8,884.56 and 2,023.68 is: 3,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.52 : 8,884.56 = 2,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.52/8,884.56 = 2,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.52x = 8,884.56 × 2,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.52x = 17,979,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979,506.38/5,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.30

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