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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.27, 8,848.92 and 2,615.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.27, 8,848.92 and 2,615.37 is: 3,921.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.27 : 8,848.92 = 2,615.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.27/8,848.92 = 2,615.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.27x = 8,848.92 × 2,615.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.27x = 23,143,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,143,199.90/5,901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.73

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