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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.32, 8,884.98 and 2,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.32, 8,884.98 and 2,026.74 is: 3,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.32 : 8,884.98 = 2,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.32/8,884.98 = 2,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.32x = 8,884.98 × 2,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.32x = 18,007,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,007,544.37/5,922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.62

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