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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.07, 8,891.70 and 2,640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.07, 8,891.70 and 2,640.63 is: 3,958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.07 : 8,891.70 = 2,640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.07/8,891.70 = 2,640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.07x = 8,891.70 × 2,640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.07x = 23,479,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,689.77/5,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.10

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