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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,693.27, 8,541.90 and 2,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,693.27, 8,541.90 and 2,921.24 is: 4,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,693.27 : 8,541.90 = 2,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,693.27/8,541.90 = 2,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,693.27x = 8,541.90 × 2,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,693.27x = 24,952,961.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952,961.31/5,693.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.89

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