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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,931.61, 8,897.42 and 2,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,931.61, 8,897.42 and 2,423.27 is: 3,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,931.61 : 8,897.42 = 2,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,931.61/8,897.42 = 2,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,931.61x = 8,897.42 × 2,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,931.61x = 21,560,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560,838.85/5,931.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.91

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