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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,928.72, 8,893.80 and 2,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,928.72, 8,893.80 and 2,034.24 is: 3,051.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,928.72 : 8,893.80 = 2,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,928.72/8,893.80 = 2,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,928.72x = 8,893.80 × 2,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,928.72x = 18,092,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092,123.71/5,928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.61

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