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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.83, 8,886.49 and 2,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.83, 8,886.49 and 2,763.40 is: 4,144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.83 : 8,886.49 = 2,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.83/8,886.49 = 2,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.83x = 8,886.49 × 2,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.83x = 24,556,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,556,926.47/5,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.75

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