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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.32, 8,902.92 and 2,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.32, 8,902.92 and 2,469.68 is: 3,705.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.32 : 8,902.92 = 2,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.32/8,902.92 = 2,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.32x = 8,902.92 × 2,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.32x = 21,987,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,987,363.47/5,934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.12

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