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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.88, 8,882.84 and 2,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.88, 8,882.84 and 2,026.32 is: 3,039.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.88 : 8,882.84 = 2,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.88/8,882.84 = 2,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.88x = 8,882.84 × 2,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.88x = 17,999,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,476.35/5,921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.49

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