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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.16, 8,897.92 and 2,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.16, 8,897.92 and 2,036.80 is: 3,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.16 : 8,897.92 = 2,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.16/8,897.92 = 2,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.16x = 8,897.92 × 2,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.16x = 18,123,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123,283.46/5,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.09

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