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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.94, 8,433.45 and 1,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.94, 8,433.45 and 1,924.74 is: 2,887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.94 : 8,433.45 = 1,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.94/8,433.45 = 1,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.94x = 8,433.45 × 1,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.94x = 16,232,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,198.55/5,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.29

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