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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.22, 8,882.36 and 2,635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.22, 8,882.36 and 2,635.61 is: 3,954.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.22 : 8,882.36 = 2,635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.22/8,882.36 = 2,635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.22x = 8,882.36 × 2,635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.22x = 23,410,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410,389.13/5,920.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.31

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