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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.70, 8,898.97 and 2,421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.70, 8,898.97 and 2,421.93 is: 3,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.70 : 8,898.97 = 2,421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.70/8,898.97 = 2,421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.70x = 8,898.97 × 2,421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.70x = 21,552,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552,682.41/5,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.86

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