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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.48, 8,839.53 and 2,969.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.48, 8,839.53 and 2,969.19 is: 4,454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.48 : 8,839.53 = 2,969.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.48/8,839.53 = 2,969.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.48x = 8,839.53 × 2,969.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.48x = 26,246,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,246,244.08/5,892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.19

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