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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.52, 8,874.54 and 2,639.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.52, 8,874.54 and 2,639.93 is: 3,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.52 : 8,874.54 = 2,639.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.52/8,874.54 = 2,639.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.52x = 8,874.54 × 2,639.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.52x = 23,428,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428,120.01/5,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.43

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