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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.21, 8,889.95 and 3,293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.21, 8,889.95 and 3,293.73 is: 4,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.21 : 8,889.95 = 3,293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.21/8,889.95 = 3,293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.21x = 8,889.95 × 3,293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.21x = 29,281,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281,103.25/5,924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.62

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