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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.29, 8,886.59 and 2,803.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.29, 8,886.59 and 2,803.71 is: 4,204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.29 : 8,886.59 = 2,803.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.29/8,886.59 = 2,803.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.29x = 8,886.59 × 2,803.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.29x = 24,915,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,915,407.23/5,926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.22

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