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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.64, 8,868.96 and 2,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.64, 8,868.96 and 2,403 is: 3,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.64 : 8,868.96 = 2,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.64/8,868.96 = 2,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.64x = 8,868.96 × 2,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.64x = 21,312,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,312,110.88/5,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.50

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