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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.44, 8,886.72 and 1,541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.44, 8,886.72 and 1,541.92 is: 2,312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.44 : 8,886.72 = 1,541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.44/8,886.72 = 1,541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.44x = 8,886.72 × 1,541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.44x = 13,702,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,702,611.30/5,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.90

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