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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.65, 8,901.21 and 2,816.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.65, 8,901.21 and 2,816.65 is: 4,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.65 : 8,901.21 = 2,816.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.65/8,901.21 = 2,816.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.65x = 8,901.21 × 2,816.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.65x = 25,071,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071,570.89/5,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.61

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