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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,936.22, 8,901.04 and 2,428.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,936.22, 8,901.04 and 2,428.69 is: 3,641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,936.22 : 8,901.04 = 2,428.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,936.22/8,901.04 = 2,428.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,936.22x = 8,901.04 × 2,428.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,936.22x = 21,617,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,827.39/5,936.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.68

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