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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.61, 8,889.99 and 2,417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.61, 8,889.99 and 2,417.19 is: 3,627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.61 : 8,889.99 = 2,417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.61/8,889.99 = 2,417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.61x = 8,889.99 × 2,417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.61x = 21,488,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488,794.93/5,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.04

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