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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.43, 8,882.46 and 5,626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.43, 8,882.46 and 5,626.14 is: 8,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.43 : 8,882.46 = 5,626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.43/8,882.46 = 5,626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.43x = 8,882.46 × 5,626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.43x = 49,973,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,973,963.50/5,921.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.51

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