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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,919.51, 8,881.34 and 2,632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,919.51, 8,881.34 and 2,632.29 is: 3,949.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,919.51 : 8,881.34 = 2,632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,919.51/8,881.34 = 2,632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,919.51x = 8,881.34 × 2,632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,919.51x = 23,378,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378,249.31/5,919.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.36

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