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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.68, 8,834.16 and 2,424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.68, 8,834.16 and 2,424.88 is: 3,635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.68 : 8,834.16 = 2,424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.68/8,834.16 = 2,424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.68x = 8,834.16 × 2,424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.68x = 21,421,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,421,777.90/5,891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.94

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