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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.84, 8,885.66 and 2,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.84, 8,885.66 and 2,027.16 is: 3,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.84 : 8,885.66 = 2,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.84/8,885.66 = 2,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.84x = 8,885.66 × 2,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.84x = 18,012,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,654.53/5,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.22

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