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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.49, 8,855.15 and 2,622.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.49, 8,855.15 and 2,622.13 is: 3,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.49 : 8,855.15 = 2,622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.49/8,855.15 = 2,622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.49x = 8,855.15 × 2,622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.49x = 23,219,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219,354.47/5,907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.49

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