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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.38, 8,886.58 and 2,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.38, 8,886.58 and 2,028.82 is: 3,043.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.38 : 8,886.58 = 2,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.38/8,886.58 = 2,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.38x = 8,886.58 × 2,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.38x = 18,029,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,271.24/5,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.23

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