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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.28, 8,887.38 and 2,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.28, 8,887.38 and 2,029.24 is: 3,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.28 : 8,887.38 = 2,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.28/8,887.38 = 2,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.28x = 8,887.38 × 2,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.28x = 18,034,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034,626.99/5,925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.68

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