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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,917.70, 8,869.35 and 2,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,917.70, 8,869.35 and 2,627.30 is: 3,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,917.70 : 8,869.35 = 2,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,917.70/8,869.35 = 2,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,917.70x = 8,869.35 × 2,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,917.70x = 23,302,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,302,443.26/5,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.75

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