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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.09, 8,886.95 and 2,637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.09, 8,886.95 and 2,637.11 is: 3,956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.09 : 8,886.95 = 2,637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.09/8,886.95 = 2,637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.09x = 8,886.95 × 2,637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.09x = 23,435,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435,883.64/5,924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.03

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