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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.33, 8,853.53 and 2,392.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.33, 8,853.53 and 2,392.41 is: 3,588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.33 : 8,853.53 = 2,392.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.33/8,853.53 = 2,392.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.33x = 8,853.53 × 2,392.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.33x = 21,181,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181,273.71/5,902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.63

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