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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.26, 8,886.12 and 1,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.26, 8,886.12 and 1,975.24 is: 2,962.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.26 : 8,886.12 = 1,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.26/8,886.12 = 1,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.26x = 8,886.12 × 1,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.26x = 17,552,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,552,219.67/5,924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.77

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