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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.64, 8,882.32 and 2,640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.64, 8,882.32 and 2,640.28 is: 3,957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.64 : 8,882.32 = 2,640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.64/8,882.32 = 2,640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.64x = 8,882.32 × 2,640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.64x = 23,451,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,811.85/5,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.68

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