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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.58, 8,882.37 and 2,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.58, 8,882.37 and 2,027.10 is: 3,040.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.58 : 8,882.37 = 2,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.58/8,882.37 = 2,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.58x = 8,882.37 × 2,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.58x = 18,005,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,452.23/5,921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.65

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