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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.09, 8,868.67 and 2,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.09, 8,868.67 and 2,626.48 is: 3,940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.09 : 8,868.67 = 2,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.09/8,868.67 = 2,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.09x = 8,868.67 × 2,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.09x = 23,293,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,293,384.38/5,911.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.62

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