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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.74, 8,851.03 and 2,619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.74, 8,851.03 and 2,619.38 is: 3,926.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.74 : 8,851.03 = 2,619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.74/8,851.03 = 2,619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.74x = 8,851.03 × 2,619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.74x = 23,184,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,184,160.16/5,904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.37

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