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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,885.68, 8,829.60 and 2,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,885.68, 8,829.60 and 2,421.04 is: 3,632.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,885.68 : 8,829.60 = 2,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,885.68/8,829.60 = 2,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,885.68x = 8,829.60 × 2,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,885.68x = 21,376,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,376,814.78/5,885.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.00

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