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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.58, 8,901.77 and 2,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.58, 8,901.77 and 2,423.82 is: 3,635.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.58 : 8,901.77 = 2,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.58/8,901.77 = 2,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.58x = 8,901.77 × 2,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.58x = 21,576,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,243.65/5,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.68

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