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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.94, 8,885.98 and 2,635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.94, 8,885.98 and 2,635.32 is: 3,953.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.94 : 8,885.98 = 2,635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.94/8,885.98 = 2,635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.94x = 8,885.98 × 2,635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.94x = 23,417,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417,400.81/5,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.68

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