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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.74, 8,886.03 and 2,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.74, 8,886.03 and 2,635.06 is: 3,952.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.74 : 8,886.03 = 2,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.74/8,886.03 = 2,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.74x = 8,886.03 × 2,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.74x = 23,415,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415,222.21/5,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.11

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