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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.88, 8,886.30 and 2,175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.88, 8,886.30 and 2,175.90 is: 3,263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.88 : 8,886.30 = 2,175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.88/8,886.30 = 2,175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.88x = 8,886.30 × 2,175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.88x = 19,335,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,335,700.17/5,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.48

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