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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.99, 8,882.89 and 1,762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.99, 8,882.89 and 1,762.02 is: 2,643.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.99 : 8,882.89 = 1,762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.99/8,882.89 = 1,762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.99x = 8,882.89 × 1,762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.99x = 15,651,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651,798.49/5,921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.00

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