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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.49, 8,852.15 and 2,620.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.49, 8,852.15 and 2,620.13 is: 3,927.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.49 : 8,852.15 = 2,620.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.49/8,852.15 = 2,620.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.49x = 8,852.15 × 2,620.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.49x = 23,193,746.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,746.07/5,905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.49

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