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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.62, 8,853.94 and 2,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.62, 8,853.94 and 2,614.82 is: 3,922.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.62 : 8,853.94 = 2,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.62/8,853.94 = 2,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.62x = 8,853.94 × 2,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.62x = 23,151,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,459.39/5,902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.23

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