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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.28, 8,898.96 and 2,421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.28, 8,898.96 and 2,421.48 is: 3,632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.28 : 8,898.96 = 2,421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.28/8,898.96 = 2,421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.28x = 8,898.96 × 2,421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.28x = 21,548,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,653.66/5,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.44

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