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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.02, 8,886.60 and 2,637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.02, 8,886.60 and 2,637.96 is: 3,955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.02 : 8,886.60 = 2,637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.02/8,886.60 = 2,637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.02x = 8,886.60 × 2,637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.02x = 23,442,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442,495.34/5,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.86

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