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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.94, 8,864.79 and 2,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.94, 8,864.79 and 2,623.60 is: 3,934.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.94 : 8,864.79 = 2,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.94/8,864.79 = 2,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.94x = 8,864.79 × 2,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.94x = 23,257,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257,663.04/5,911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.02

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