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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.26, 8,886.96 and 2,636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.26, 8,886.96 and 2,636.04 is: 3,954.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.26 : 8,886.96 = 2,636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.26/8,886.96 = 2,636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.26x = 8,886.96 × 2,636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.26x = 23,426,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,382.04/5,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.98

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