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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.07, 8,890.73 and 2,030.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.07, 8,890.73 and 2,030.78 is: 3,046.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.07 : 8,890.73 = 2,030.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.07/8,890.73 = 2,030.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.07x = 8,890.73 × 2,030.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.07x = 18,055,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,055,116.67/5,926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.73

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