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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.42, 8,899.99 and 2,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.42, 8,899.99 and 2,036.81 is: 3,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.42 : 8,899.99 = 2,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.42/8,899.99 = 2,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.42x = 8,899.99 × 2,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.42x = 18,127,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,127,605.79/5,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.69

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