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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.93, 8,887.92 and 2,639.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.93, 8,887.92 and 2,639.38 is: 3,959.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.93 : 8,887.92 = 2,639.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.93/8,887.92 = 2,639.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.93x = 8,887.92 × 2,639.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.93x = 23,458,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,458,598.29/5,923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.97

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