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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.47, 8,888.65 and 2,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.47, 8,888.65 and 2,031.14 is: 3,044.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.47 : 8,888.65 = 2,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.47/8,888.65 = 2,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.47x = 8,888.65 × 2,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.47x = 18,054,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,109.70/5,929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.81

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