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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.93, 8,887.01 and 2,415.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.93, 8,887.01 and 2,415.93 is: 3,623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.93 : 8,887.01 = 2,415.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.93/8,887.01 = 2,415.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.93x = 8,887.01 × 2,415.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.93x = 21,470,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470,381.99/5,925.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.12

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