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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.68, 8,883.63 and 2,413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.68, 8,883.63 and 2,413.68 is: 3,619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.68 : 8,883.63 = 2,413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.68/8,883.63 = 2,413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.68x = 8,883.63 × 2,413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.68x = 21,442,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442,240.06/5,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.75

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