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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.06, 8,889.69 and 2,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.06, 8,889.69 and 2,638.70 is: 3,959.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.06 : 8,889.69 = 2,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.06/8,889.69 = 2,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.06x = 8,889.69 × 2,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.06x = 23,457,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,225.00/5,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.65

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