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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.63, 8,842.01 and 2,607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.63, 8,842.01 and 2,607.99 is: 3,913.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.63 : 8,842.01 = 2,607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.63/8,842.01 = 2,607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.63x = 8,842.01 × 2,607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.63x = 23,059,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059,860.62/5,892.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.34

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