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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.47, 8,902.40 and 2,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.47, 8,902.40 and 2,647.16 is: 3,971.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.47 : 8,902.40 = 2,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.47/8,902.40 = 2,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.47x = 8,902.40 × 2,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.47x = 23,566,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,566,019.44/5,934.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.04

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