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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.63, 8,903.32 and 2,812.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.63, 8,903.32 and 2,812.62 is: 4,221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.63 : 8,903.32 = 2,812.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.63/8,903.32 = 2,812.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.63x = 8,903.32 × 2,812.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.63x = 25,041,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,682.25/5,932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.01

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