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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.59, 8,869.43 and 2,626.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.59, 8,869.43 and 2,626.98 is: 3,941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.59 : 8,869.43 = 2,626.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.59/8,869.43 = 2,626.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.59x = 8,869.43 × 2,626.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.59x = 23,299,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299,802.09/5,911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.38

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