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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,889.66, 8,838.53 and 2,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,889.66, 8,838.53 and 2,426.91 is: 3,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,889.66 : 8,838.53 = 2,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,889.66/8,838.53 = 2,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,889.66x = 8,838.53 × 2,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,889.66x = 21,450,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,450,322.91/5,889.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.03

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