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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.79, 8,864.79 and 2,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.79, 8,864.79 and 2,623.24 is: 3,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.79 : 8,864.79 = 2,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.79/8,864.79 = 2,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.79x = 8,864.79 × 2,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.79x = 23,254,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,254,471.72/5,907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.24

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