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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.58, 8,891.16 and 2,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.58, 8,891.16 and 2,031.08 is: 3,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.58 : 8,891.16 = 2,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.58/8,891.16 = 2,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.58x = 8,891.16 × 2,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.58x = 18,058,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058,657.25/5,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.06

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