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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.55, 8,889.77 and 2,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.55, 8,889.77 and 2,415.74 is: 3,623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.55 : 8,889.77 = 2,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.55/8,889.77 = 2,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.55x = 8,889.77 × 2,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.55x = 21,475,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,475,328.53/5,926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.58

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