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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.61, 8,880.73 and 2,411.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.61, 8,880.73 and 2,411.53 is: 3,614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.61 : 8,880.73 = 2,411.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.61/8,880.73 = 2,411.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.61x = 8,880.73 × 2,411.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.61x = 21,416,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416,146.82/5,925.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.17

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