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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.62, 8,880.76 and 2,413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.62, 8,880.76 and 2,413.12 is: 3,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.62 : 8,880.76 = 2,413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.62/8,880.76 = 2,413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.62x = 8,880.76 × 2,413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.62x = 21,430,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430,339.57/5,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.17

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