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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,938.62, 8,908.48 and 2,428.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,938.62, 8,908.48 and 2,428.89 is: 3,643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,938.62 : 8,908.48 = 2,428.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,938.62/8,908.48 = 2,428.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,938.62x = 8,908.48 × 2,428.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,938.62x = 21,637,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637,687.62/5,938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.56

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