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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.06, 8,894.43 and 2,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.06, 8,894.43 and 2,419.20 is: 3,627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.06 : 8,894.43 = 2,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.06/8,894.43 = 2,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.06x = 8,894.43 × 2,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.06x = 21,517,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517,405.06/5,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.31

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