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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.40, 8,861.40 and 2,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.40, 8,861.40 and 2,623.50 is: 3,934.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.40 : 8,861.40 = 2,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.40/8,861.40 = 2,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.40x = 8,861.40 × 2,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.40x = 23,247,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247,882.90/5,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.05

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