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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.33, 8,858.55 and 2,619.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.33, 8,858.55 and 2,619.73 is: 3,930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.33 : 8,858.55 = 2,619.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.33/8,858.55 = 2,619.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.33x = 8,858.55 × 2,619.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.33x = 23,207,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207,009.19/5,904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.51

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