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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.44, 8,886.73 and 2,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.44, 8,886.73 and 2,635.82 is: 3,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.44 : 8,886.73 = 2,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.44/8,886.73 = 2,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.44x = 8,886.73 × 2,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.44x = 23,423,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,423,820.67/5,923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.43

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