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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,928.57, 8,893.44 and 2,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,928.57, 8,893.44 and 2,033.28 is: 3,050.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,928.57 : 8,893.44 = 2,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,928.57/8,893.44 = 2,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,928.57x = 8,893.44 × 2,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,928.57x = 18,082,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,853.68/5,928.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.12

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