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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.76, 8,852.68 and 2,438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.76, 8,852.68 and 2,438.96 is: 3,658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.76 : 8,852.68 = 2,438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.76/8,852.68 = 2,438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.76x = 8,852.68 × 2,438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.76x = 21,591,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591,332.41/5,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.46

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