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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.85, 8,866.44 and 2,622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.85, 8,866.44 and 2,622.26 is: 3,936.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.85 : 8,866.44 = 2,622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.85/8,866.44 = 2,622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.85x = 8,866.44 × 2,622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.85x = 23,250,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,250,110.95/5,906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.13

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