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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.81, 8,891.78 and 2,641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.81, 8,891.78 and 2,641.26 is: 3,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.81 : 8,891.78 = 2,641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.81/8,891.78 = 2,641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.81x = 8,891.78 × 2,641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.81x = 23,485,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,485,489.64/5,925.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.25

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