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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.68, 8,860.53 and 2,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.68, 8,860.53 and 2,621.96 is: 3,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.68 : 8,860.53 = 2,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.68/8,860.53 = 2,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.68x = 8,860.53 × 2,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.68x = 23,231,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,955.24/5,910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.50

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