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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.38, 8,894.76 and 3,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.38, 8,894.76 and 3,004.72 is: 4,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.38 : 8,894.76 = 3,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.38/8,894.76 = 3,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.38x = 8,894.76 × 3,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.38x = 26,726,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726,263.27/5,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.23

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