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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.61, 8,879.24 and 2,410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.61, 8,879.24 and 2,410.53 is: 3,612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.61 : 8,879.24 = 2,410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.61/8,879.24 = 2,410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.61x = 8,879.24 × 2,410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.61x = 21,403,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,403,662.34/5,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.67

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