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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.72, 8,883.95 and 2,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.72, 8,883.95 and 2,026.13 is: 3,039.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.72 : 8,883.95 = 2,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.72/8,883.95 = 2,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.72x = 8,883.95 × 2,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.72x = 17,999,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,983.06/5,921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.66

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