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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.88, 8,895.51 and 3,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.88, 8,895.51 and 3,005.22 is: 4,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.88 : 8,895.51 = 3,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.88/8,895.51 = 3,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.88x = 8,895.51 × 3,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.88x = 26,732,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732,964.56/5,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.98

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