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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.91, 8,891.88 and 2,416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.91, 8,891.88 and 2,416.97 is: 3,625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.91 : 8,891.88 = 2,416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.91/8,891.88 = 2,416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.91x = 8,891.88 × 2,416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.91x = 21,491,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491,438.50/5,927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.47

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