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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.68, 8,882.84 and 2,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.68, 8,882.84 and 2,639.20 is: 3,956.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.68 : 8,882.84 = 2,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.68/8,882.84 = 2,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.68x = 8,882.84 × 2,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.68x = 23,443,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443,591.33/5,925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.27

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