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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,939.64, 8,907.30 and 2,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,939.64, 8,907.30 and 2,475 is: 3,711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,939.64 : 8,907.30 = 2,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,939.64/8,907.30 = 2,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,939.64x = 8,907.30 × 2,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,939.64x = 22,045,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,045,567.50/5,939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.60

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