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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.52, 8,889.06 and 2,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.52, 8,889.06 and 2,026.68 is: 3,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.52 : 8,889.06 = 2,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.52/8,889.06 = 2,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.52x = 8,889.06 × 2,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.52x = 18,015,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015,280.12/5,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.80

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