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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.20, 8,862.60 and 2,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.20, 8,862.60 and 2,622.80 is: 3,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.20 : 8,862.60 = 2,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.20/8,862.60 = 2,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.20x = 8,862.60 × 2,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.20x = 23,244,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,827.28/5,913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.01

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