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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.36, 8,889.96 and 2,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.36, 8,889.96 and 2,029.80 is: 3,045.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.36 : 8,889.96 = 2,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.36/8,889.96 = 2,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.36x = 8,889.96 × 2,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.36x = 18,044,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044,840.81/5,925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.36

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