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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.98, 8,884.33 and 2,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.98, 8,884.33 and 2,026.38 is: 3,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.98 : 8,884.33 = 2,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.98/8,884.33 = 2,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.98x = 8,884.33 × 2,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.98x = 18,003,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003,028.63/5,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.04

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