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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,937.68, 8,901.12 and 2,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,937.68, 8,901.12 and 2,473.04 is: 3,707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,937.68 : 8,901.12 = 2,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,937.68/8,901.12 = 2,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,937.68x = 8,901.12 × 2,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,937.68x = 22,012,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,825.80/5,937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.31

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