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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.96, 8,890.56 and 2,417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.96, 8,890.56 and 2,417.56 is: 3,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.96 : 8,890.56 = 2,417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.96/8,890.56 = 2,417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.96x = 8,890.56 × 2,417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.96x = 21,493,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,493,490.02/5,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.62

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