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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.25, 8,886.39 and 2,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.25, 8,886.39 and 2,414.28 is: 3,621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.25 : 8,886.39 = 2,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.25/8,886.39 = 2,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.25x = 8,886.39 × 2,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.25x = 21,454,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,454,233.65/5,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.43

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