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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.53, 8,860.61 and 2,619.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.53, 8,860.61 and 2,619.55 is: 3,929.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.53 : 8,860.61 = 2,619.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.53/8,860.61 = 2,619.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.53x = 8,860.61 × 2,619.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.53x = 23,210,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210,810.93/5,906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.69

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