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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,937.63, 8,906.44 and 2,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,937.63, 8,906.44 and 2,474.88 is: 3,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,937.63 : 8,906.44 = 2,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,937.63/8,906.44 = 2,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,937.63x = 8,906.44 × 2,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,937.63x = 22,042,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,042,370.23/5,937.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.32

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