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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.79, 8,863.29 and 2,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.79, 8,863.29 and 2,622.24 is: 3,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.79 : 8,863.29 = 2,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.79/8,863.29 = 2,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.79x = 8,863.29 × 2,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.79x = 23,241,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,673.57/5,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.74

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