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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.27, 8,859.54 and 2,619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.27, 8,859.54 and 2,619.72 is: 3,930.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.27 : 8,859.54 = 2,619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.27/8,859.54 = 2,619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.27x = 8,859.54 × 2,619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.27x = 23,209,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,209,514.13/5,904.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.97

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