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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.26, 8,900.51 and 2,645.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.26, 8,900.51 and 2,645.06 is: 3,968.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.26 : 8,900.51 = 2,645.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.26/8,900.51 = 2,645.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.26x = 8,900.51 × 2,645.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.26x = 23,542,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,542,382.98/5,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.54

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