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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.35, 8,867.20 and 2,622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.35, 8,867.20 and 2,622.77 is: 3,936.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.35 : 8,867.20 = 2,622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.35/8,867.20 = 2,622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.35x = 8,867.20 × 2,622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.35x = 23,256,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256,575.25/5,907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.89

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