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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.85, 8,898.50 and 2,645.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.85, 8,898.50 and 2,645.18 is: 3,967.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.85 : 8,898.50 = 2,645.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.85/8,898.50 = 2,645.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.85x = 8,898.50 × 2,645.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.85x = 23,538,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,538,129.72/5,932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.43

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