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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.60, 8,883.86 and 2,411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.60, 8,883.86 and 2,411.78 is: 3,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.60 : 8,883.86 = 2,411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.60/8,883.86 = 2,411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.60x = 8,883.86 × 2,411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.60x = 21,425,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425,932.80/5,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.66

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