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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.96, 8,887.40 and 2,462.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.96, 8,887.40 and 2,462.21 is: 3,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.96 : 8,887.40 = 2,462.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.96/8,887.40 = 2,462.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.96x = 8,887.40 × 2,462.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.96x = 21,882,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882,632.84/5,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.30

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