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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.27, 8,853.17 and 2,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.27, 8,853.17 and 2,391.24 is: 3,587.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.27 : 8,853.17 = 2,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.27/8,853.17 = 2,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.27x = 8,853.17 × 2,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.27x = 21,170,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,170,054.23/5,901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.37

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