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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.85, 8,887.43 and 2,806.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.85, 8,887.43 and 2,806.32 is: 4,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.85 : 8,887.43 = 2,806.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.85/8,887.43 = 2,806.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.85x = 8,887.43 × 2,806.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.85x = 24,940,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940,972.56/5,924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.55

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