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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.87, 8,907.27 and 2,429.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.87, 8,907.27 and 2,429.85 is: 3,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.87 : 8,907.27 = 2,429.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.87/8,907.27 = 2,429.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.87x = 8,907.27 × 2,429.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.87x = 21,643,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643,304.20/5,940.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.12

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