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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.34, 8,911.83 and 2,823.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.34, 8,911.83 and 2,823.59 is: 4,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.34 : 8,911.83 = 2,823.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.34/8,911.83 = 2,823.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.34x = 8,911.83 × 2,823.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.34x = 25,163,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163,376.35/5,941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.30

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