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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.49, 8,898.71 and 2,421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.49, 8,898.71 and 2,421.74 is: 3,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.49 : 8,898.71 = 2,421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.49/8,898.71 = 2,421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.49x = 8,898.71 × 2,421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.49x = 21,550,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,550,372.09/5,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.60

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