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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.58, 8,885.50 and 2,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.58, 8,885.50 and 2,635.88 is: 3,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.58 : 8,885.50 = 2,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.58/8,885.50 = 2,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.58x = 8,885.50 × 2,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.58x = 23,421,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,421,060.72/5,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.20

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