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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.96, 8,885.76 and 2,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.96, 8,885.76 and 2,027.92 is: 3,042.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.96 : 8,885.76 = 2,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.96/8,885.76 = 2,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.96x = 8,885.76 × 2,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.96x = 18,019,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019,610.42/5,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.33

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