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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.72, 8,889.54 and 3,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.72, 8,889.54 and 3,002.84 is: 4,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.72 : 8,889.54 = 3,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.72/8,889.54 = 3,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.72x = 8,889.54 × 3,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.72x = 26,693,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,693,866.29/5,925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.75

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