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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.70, 8,883.15 and 2,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.70, 8,883.15 and 2,026.10 is: 3,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.70 : 8,883.15 = 2,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.70/8,883.15 = 2,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.70x = 8,883.15 × 2,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.70x = 17,998,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,150.22/5,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.33

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