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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.58, 8,881.40 and 4,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.58, 8,881.40 and 4,354.26 is: 6,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.58 : 8,881.40 = 4,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.58/8,881.40 = 4,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.58x = 8,881.40 × 4,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.58x = 38,671,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,671,924.76/5,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.17

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