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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.71, 8,882.69 and 2,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.71, 8,882.69 and 2,634 is: 3,950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.71 : 8,882.69 = 2,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.71/8,882.69 = 2,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.71x = 8,882.69 × 2,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.71x = 23,396,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,396,992.29/5,922.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.39

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