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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.08, 8,852.94 and 2,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.08, 8,852.94 and 2,615.24 is: 3,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.08 : 8,852.94 = 2,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.08/8,852.94 = 2,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.08x = 8,852.94 × 2,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.08x = 23,152,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,562.81/5,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.46

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