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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.94, 8,887.86 and 2,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.94, 8,887.86 and 2,029.32 is: 3,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.94 : 8,887.86 = 2,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.94/8,887.86 = 2,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.94x = 8,887.86 × 2,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.94x = 18,036,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036,312.06/5,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.13

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