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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.60, 8,872.80 and 2,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.60, 8,872.80 and 2,623.80 is: 3,934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.60 : 8,872.80 = 2,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.60/8,872.80 = 2,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.60x = 8,872.80 × 2,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.60x = 23,280,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,452.64/5,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.77

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