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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924, 8,876.28 and 2,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924, 8,876.28 and 2,996.12 is: 4,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924 : 8,876.28 = 2,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924/8,876.28 = 2,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924x = 8,876.28 × 2,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924x = 26,594,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594,400.03/5,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.26

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