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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,937.69, 8,899.53 and 2,425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,937.69, 8,899.53 and 2,425.53 is: 3,635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,937.69 : 8,899.53 = 2,425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,937.69/8,899.53 = 2,425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,937.69x = 8,899.53 × 2,425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,937.69x = 21,586,032.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586,032.50/5,937.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.43

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