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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.29, 8,888.03 and 2,415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.29, 8,888.03 and 2,415.89 is: 3,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.29 : 8,888.03 = 2,415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.29/8,888.03 = 2,415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.29x = 8,888.03 × 2,415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.29x = 21,472,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472,522.00/5,923.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.10

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