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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.76, 8,881.38 and 3,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.76, 8,881.38 and 3,004.44 is: 4,503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.76 : 8,881.38 = 3,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.76/8,881.38 = 3,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.76x = 8,881.38 × 3,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.76x = 26,683,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,683,573.33/5,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.74

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