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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.98, 8,877.74 and 2,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.98, 8,877.74 and 2,027.26 is: 3,037.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.98 : 8,877.74 = 2,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.98/8,877.74 = 2,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.98x = 8,877.74 × 2,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.98x = 17,997,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997,487.19/5,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.56

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