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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.29, 8,867.04 and 2,624.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.29, 8,867.04 and 2,624.74 is: 3,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.29 : 8,867.04 = 2,624.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.29/8,867.04 = 2,624.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.29x = 8,867.04 × 2,624.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.29x = 23,273,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273,674.57/5,909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.49

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