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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.23, 8,899.97 and 2,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.23, 8,899.97 and 2,036.94 is: 3,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.23 : 8,899.97 = 2,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.23/8,899.97 = 2,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.23x = 8,899.97 × 2,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.23x = 18,128,694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128,694.71/5,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.97

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