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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,937.68, 8,906.52 and 2,472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,937.68, 8,906.52 and 2,472.50 is: 3,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,937.68 : 8,906.52 = 2,472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,937.68/8,906.52 = 2,472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,937.68x = 8,906.52 × 2,472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,937.68x = 22,021,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,370.70/5,937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.75

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