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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.27, 8,863.22 and 2,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.27, 8,863.22 and 2,395.72 is: 3,593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.27 : 8,863.22 = 2,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.27/8,863.22 = 2,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.27x = 8,863.22 × 2,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.27x = 21,233,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,777.25/5,909.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.30

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