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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.77, 8,890.16 and 2,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.77, 8,890.16 and 2,031.48 is: 3,047.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.77 : 8,890.16 = 2,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.77/8,890.16 = 2,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.77x = 8,890.16 × 2,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.77x = 18,060,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060,172.08/5,926.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.22

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