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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.83, 8,877.98 and 2,409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.83, 8,877.98 and 2,409.94 is: 3,613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.83 : 8,877.98 = 2,409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.83/8,877.98 = 2,409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.83x = 8,877.98 × 2,409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.83x = 21,395,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,395,382.95/5,920.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.58

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