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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.43, 8,886.25 and 2,415.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.43, 8,886.25 and 2,415.43 is: 3,622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.43 : 8,886.25 = 2,415.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.43/8,886.25 = 2,415.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.43x = 8,886.25 × 2,415.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.43x = 21,464,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464,114.84/5,925.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.37

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