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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.08, 8,899.88 and 2,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.08, 8,899.88 and 2,644.44 is: 3,969.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.08 : 8,899.88 = 2,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.08/8,899.88 = 2,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.08x = 8,899.88 × 2,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.08x = 23,535,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535,185.45/5,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.45

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