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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.28, 8,901.18 and 2,645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.28, 8,901.18 and 2,645.03 is: 3,968.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.28 : 8,901.18 = 2,645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.28/8,901.18 = 2,645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.28x = 8,901.18 × 2,645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.28x = 23,543,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,543,843.63/5,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.77

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