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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.36, 8,886.70 and 1,541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.36, 8,886.70 and 1,541.72 is: 2,312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.36 : 8,886.70 = 1,541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.36/8,886.70 = 1,541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.36x = 8,886.70 × 1,541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.36x = 13,700,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700,803.12/5,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.62

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