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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.68, 8,890.08 and 2,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.68, 8,890.08 and 2,467.20 is: 3,698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.68 : 8,890.08 = 2,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.68/8,890.08 = 2,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.68x = 8,890.08 × 2,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.68x = 21,933,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,933,605.38/5,929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.95

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