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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.53, 8,897.06 and 2,642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.53, 8,897.06 and 2,642.28 is: 3,964.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.53 : 8,897.06 = 2,642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.53/8,897.06 = 2,642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.53x = 8,897.06 × 2,642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.53x = 23,508,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,508,523.70/5,929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.65

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