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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.77, 8,902.08 and 2,426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.77, 8,902.08 and 2,426.66 is: 3,639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.77 : 8,902.08 = 2,426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.77/8,902.08 = 2,426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.77x = 8,902.08 × 2,426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.77x = 21,602,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602,276.94/5,934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.95

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