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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,935.35, 8,902.24 and 2,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,935.35, 8,902.24 and 2,647.68 is: 3,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,935.35 : 8,902.24 = 2,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,935.35/8,902.24 = 2,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,935.35x = 8,902.24 × 2,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,935.35x = 23,570,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570,282.80/5,935.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.17

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