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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.33, 8,901.40 and 2,423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.33, 8,901.40 and 2,423.57 is: 3,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.33 : 8,901.40 = 2,423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.33/8,901.40 = 2,423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.33x = 8,901.40 × 2,423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.33x = 21,573,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573,115.43/5,934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.31

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