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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.93, 8,884.76 and 2,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.93, 8,884.76 and 2,176.72 is: 3,264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.93 : 8,884.76 = 2,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.93/8,884.76 = 2,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.93x = 8,884.76 × 2,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.93x = 19,339,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,339,601.69/5,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.11

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