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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.94, 8,944.41 and 1,858.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.94, 8,944.41 and 1,858.94 is: 2,788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.94 : 8,944.41 = 1,858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.94/8,944.41 = 1,858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.94x = 8,944.41 × 1,858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.94x = 16,627,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627,094.52/5,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.41

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