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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.24, 8,871.96 and 2,626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.24, 8,871.96 and 2,626.04 is: 3,939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.24 : 8,871.96 = 2,626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.24/8,871.96 = 2,626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.24x = 8,871.96 × 2,626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.24x = 23,298,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298,121.84/5,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.99

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