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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.24, 8,864.96 and 2,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.24, 8,864.96 and 2,623.52 is: 3,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.24 : 8,864.96 = 2,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.24/8,864.96 = 2,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.24x = 8,864.96 × 2,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.24x = 23,257,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257,399.86/5,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.10

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