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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.48, 8,924.60 and 2,619.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.48, 8,924.60 and 2,619.14 is: 3,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.48 : 8,924.60 = 2,619.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.48/8,924.60 = 2,619.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.48x = 8,924.60 × 2,619.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.48x = 23,374,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374,776.84/5,952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.90

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