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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.11, 8,889.24 and 2,416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.11, 8,889.24 and 2,416.69 is: 3,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.11 : 8,889.24 = 2,416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.11/8,889.24 = 2,416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.11x = 8,889.24 × 2,416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.11x = 21,482,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,482,537.42/5,924.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.29

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