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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.25, 8,887.89 and 2,415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.25, 8,887.89 and 2,415.28 is: 3,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.25 : 8,887.89 = 2,415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.25/8,887.89 = 2,415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.25x = 8,887.89 × 2,415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.25x = 21,466,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,742.96/5,925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.93

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