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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.48, 8,889.62 and 2,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.48, 8,889.62 and 2,417.04 is: 3,626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.48 : 8,889.62 = 2,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.48/8,889.62 = 2,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.48x = 8,889.62 × 2,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.48x = 21,486,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486,555.04/5,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.74

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