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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,928.49, 8,892.68 and 2,417.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,928.49, 8,892.68 and 2,417.67 is: 3,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,928.49 : 8,892.68 = 2,417.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,928.49/8,892.68 = 2,417.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,928.49x = 8,892.68 × 2,417.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,928.49x = 21,499,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,499,553.57/5,928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.48

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