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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.84, 8,892.84 and 3,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.84, 8,892.84 and 3,005.24 is: 4,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.84 : 8,892.84 = 3,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.84/8,892.84 = 3,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.84x = 8,892.84 × 3,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.84x = 26,725,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725,118.48/5,924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.69

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