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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.20, 8,886.30 and 2,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.20, 8,886.30 and 2,468.20 is: 3,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.20 : 8,886.30 = 2,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.20/8,886.30 = 2,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.20x = 8,886.30 × 2,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.20x = 21,933,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,933,165.66/5,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.30

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