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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.06, 8,862.93 and 2,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.06, 8,862.93 and 2,625.72 is: 3,935.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.06 : 8,862.93 = 2,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.06/8,862.93 = 2,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.06x = 8,862.93 × 2,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.06x = 23,271,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271,572.56/5,913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.62

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