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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.13, 8,867.70 and 2,624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.13, 8,867.70 and 2,624.15 is: 3,936.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.13 : 8,867.70 = 2,624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.13/8,867.70 = 2,624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.13x = 8,867.70 × 2,624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.13x = 23,270,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,130.62/5,911.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.67

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