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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923, 8,884.55 and 2,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923, 8,884.55 and 2,027.44 is: 3,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923 : 8,884.55 = 2,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923/8,884.55 = 2,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923x = 8,884.55 × 2,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923x = 18,012,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,892.05/5,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.18

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