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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,937.09, 8,905.46 and 2,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,937.09, 8,905.46 and 2,474.25 is: 3,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,937.09 : 8,905.46 = 2,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,937.09/8,905.46 = 2,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,937.09x = 8,905.46 × 2,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,937.09x = 22,034,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034,322.03/5,937.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.30

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