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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.56, 8,863.92 and 2,624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.56, 8,863.92 and 2,624.64 is: 3,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.56 : 8,863.92 = 2,624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.56/8,863.92 = 2,624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.56x = 8,863.92 × 2,624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.56x = 23,264,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,598.99/5,912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.78

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