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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.72, 8,885.45 and 2,027.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.72, 8,885.45 and 2,027.13 is: 3,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.72 : 8,885.45 = 2,027.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.72/8,885.45 = 2,027.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.72x = 8,885.45 × 2,027.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.72x = 18,011,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,962.26/5,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.16

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