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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.52, 8,866.86 and 2,448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.52, 8,866.86 and 2,448.04 is: 3,672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.52 : 8,866.86 = 2,448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.52/8,866.86 = 2,448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.52x = 8,866.86 × 2,448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.52x = 21,706,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,706,427.95/5,910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.51

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