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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.61, 8,853.93 and 2,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.61, 8,853.93 and 2,614.82 is: 3,922.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.61 : 8,853.93 = 2,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.61/8,853.93 = 2,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.61x = 8,853.93 × 2,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.61x = 23,151,433.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,433.24/5,902.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.24

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