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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.94, 8,863.29 and 2,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.94, 8,863.29 and 2,622.60 is: 3,932.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.94 : 8,863.29 = 2,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.94/8,863.29 = 2,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.94x = 8,863.29 × 2,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.94x = 23,244,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,864.35/5,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.52

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