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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.70, 8,857.35 and 2,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.70, 8,857.35 and 2,619.30 is: 3,925.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.70 : 8,857.35 = 2,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.70/8,857.35 = 2,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.70x = 8,857.35 × 2,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.70x = 23,200,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,056.86/5,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.76

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