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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.11, 8,887.61 and 2,414.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.11, 8,887.61 and 2,414.29 is: 3,621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.11 : 8,887.61 = 2,414.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.11/8,887.61 = 2,414.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.11x = 8,887.61 × 2,414.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.11x = 21,457,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457,302.53/5,925.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.42

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