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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.43, 8,858.04 and 2,619.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.43, 8,858.04 and 2,619.10 is: 3,927.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.43 : 8,858.04 = 2,619.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.43/8,858.04 = 2,619.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.43x = 8,858.04 × 2,619.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.43x = 23,200,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,092.56/5,907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.27

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