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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,935.70, 8,903.46 and 2,424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,935.70, 8,903.46 and 2,424.94 is: 3,637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,935.70 : 8,903.46 = 2,424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,935.70/8,903.46 = 2,424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,935.70x = 8,903.46 × 2,424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,935.70x = 21,590,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590,356.29/5,935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.37

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