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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.95, 8,895.84 and 2,033.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.95, 8,895.84 and 2,033.43 is: 3,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.95 : 8,895.84 = 2,033.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.95/8,895.84 = 2,033.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.95x = 8,895.84 × 2,033.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.95x = 18,089,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089,067.93/5,929.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.46

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