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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,936.72, 8,901.79 and 2,429.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,936.72, 8,901.79 and 2,429.19 is: 3,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,936.72 : 8,901.79 = 2,429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,936.72/8,901.79 = 2,429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,936.72x = 8,901.79 × 2,429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,936.72x = 21,624,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,624,082.60/5,936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.43

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