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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,938.89, 8,911.89 and 2,380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,938.89, 8,911.89 and 2,380.38 is: 3,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,938.89 : 8,911.89 = 2,380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,938.89/8,911.89 = 2,380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,938.89x = 8,911.89 × 2,380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,938.89x = 21,213,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213,684.72/5,938.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.99

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