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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.52, 8,888.04 and 2,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.52, 8,888.04 and 2,027.88 is: 3,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.52 : 8,888.04 = 2,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.52/8,888.04 = 2,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.52x = 8,888.04 × 2,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.52x = 18,023,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023,878.56/5,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.25

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