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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,935.23, 8,901.93 and 2,425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,935.23, 8,901.93 and 2,425.11 is: 3,637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,935.23 : 8,901.93 = 2,425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,935.23/8,901.93 = 2,425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,935.23x = 8,901.93 × 2,425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,935.23x = 21,588,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588,159.46/5,935.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.29

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