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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.71, 8,901.47 and 2,424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.71, 8,901.47 and 2,424.85 is: 3,637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.71 : 8,901.47 = 2,424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.71/8,901.47 = 2,424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.71x = 8,901.47 × 2,424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.71x = 21,584,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,584,713.34/5,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.03

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