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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.80, 8,872.40 and 2,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.80, 8,872.40 and 2,626.40 is: 3,941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.80 : 8,872.40 = 2,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.80/8,872.40 = 2,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.80x = 8,872.40 × 2,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.80x = 23,302,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,302,471.36/5,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.02

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