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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.93, 8,855.81 and 2,622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.93, 8,855.81 and 2,622.57 is: 3,931.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.93 : 8,855.81 = 2,622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.93/8,855.81 = 2,622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.93x = 8,855.81 × 2,622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.93x = 23,224,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,968.52/5,907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.15

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