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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.20, 8,882.10 and 2,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.20, 8,882.10 and 2,635.80 is: 3,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.20 : 8,882.10 = 2,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.20/8,882.10 = 2,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.20x = 8,882.10 × 2,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.20x = 23,411,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,439.18/5,926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.50

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