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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.41, 8,883.58 and 2,411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.41, 8,883.58 and 2,411.59 is: 3,617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.41 : 8,883.58 = 2,411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.41/8,883.58 = 2,411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.41x = 8,883.58 × 2,411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.41x = 21,423,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,586.54/5,922.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.37

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