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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.26, 8,838.77 and 2,606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.26, 8,838.77 and 2,606.62 is: 3,906.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.26 : 8,838.77 = 2,606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.26/8,838.77 = 2,606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.26x = 8,838.77 × 2,606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.26x = 23,039,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,314.66/5,897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.78

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