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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.12, 8,862.72 and 2,622.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.12, 8,862.72 and 2,622.51 is: 3,934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.12 : 8,862.72 = 2,622.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.12/8,862.72 = 2,622.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.12x = 8,862.72 × 2,622.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.12x = 23,242,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242,571.83/5,907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.67

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