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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.62, 8,890.04 and 2,593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.62, 8,890.04 and 2,593.26 is: 3,890.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.62 : 8,890.04 = 2,593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.62/8,890.04 = 2,593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.62x = 8,890.04 × 2,593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.62x = 23,054,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054,147.16/5,925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.59

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