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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.72, 8,891.43 and 2,967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.72, 8,891.43 and 2,967.21 is: 4,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.72 : 8,891.43 = 2,967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.72/8,891.43 = 2,967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.72x = 8,891.43 × 2,967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.72x = 26,382,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,382,740.01/5,925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.24

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