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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.84, 8,888.76 and 2,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.84, 8,888.76 and 2,029.23 is: 3,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.84 : 8,888.76 = 2,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.84/8,888.76 = 2,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.84x = 8,888.76 × 2,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.84x = 18,037,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,338.45/5,924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.36

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